Shirika Housing Cooperative Society is under scrutiny after Nakuru County delegate Navera Ugaga formally demanded access to a long-awaited inquiry report that has been withheld from members.
The report, commissioned under Section 58 of the Cooperative Societies Act, was intended to shed light on internal affairs and governance issues within the society.
In a letter dated October 16, 2025, addressed to David Obonyo, the Commissioner for Cooperative Development, Ugaga expressed concern over the lack of transparency, stating that members and delegates have been “denied access” to the findings and recommendations of the inquiry.
“The findings are essential for members to understand the current state of the society,” Ugaga wrote, citing Section 6(1)(g) of the Cooperative Societies Act, which mandates the Commissioner to ensure members are informed of their society’s affairs.
Navera urged for urgent attention into this matter stating that Obonyo’s swift action and cooperation shall be highly appreciated
The letter, stamped as received by the Nairobi City County Office of the County Director of Cooperatives on October 22, underscores the urgency of the matter ahead of the society’s Annual Delegates Meeting.
The letter was copied to key government offices: the County Director of Cooperatives in Nairobi, the County Director of Cooperatives in Nakuru, the Chairperson of Shirika Housing Cooperative Society, The Cabinet Secretary of cooperatives and MSMEs Development, The Principal Secretary , State department for Cooperatives, and the Starehe Sub-County Cooperative Officer. According to official reports, all recipients have duly signed to confirm receipt of the letter.
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This development signals growing frustration among cooperative members who feel sidelined in decision-making processes. It also raises questions about governance standards and the role of oversight bodies in enforcing transparency.
Stakeholders in the cooperative sector are watching closely to see whether the Commissioner will release the report and restore confidence in the society’s leadership.
This comes amid fears by the delegates that cooperative might collapse after the government inquiry report released during Annuasl Delegates meeting at NACHU plaza in Nairobi, early this year said urgent measures needed to be taken against the management led by Stanley Miringuh to rescue the institution.
There were also reports that the institution allegedly lost over Ksh130 million in the recent past due to poor management and imprudent investment decisions.
The institution which is associated with members of Shirika sacco has been managed by the same committee members majority of whom are from cooperative university with members of other branches declining overtures to incorporated for fear of being tainted.
The inquiry was commissioned by Commissioner for cooperatives David Obonyo following members’ outcry who have not received dividends for the past five years.
By Masaki Enock
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