Co-operative Leaders Meeting To Review And Discuss The Implementation Of Regulations For The National Co-operative Bill 2021 To Be Held On 30th March To 2nd April 2022 At Amboseli National Park, Oltukai Lodge

Receive warm greetings from Cooperative Alliance of Kenya. It has indeed been a journey since the last Leaders’ Meeting held to review the Zero draft Report and Findings, through to the taskforce developing a framework for the implementation of the National Cooperative policy which later went through public participation successfully and final validation at Maasai Mara, we now have a bill awaiting discussion and approval by the Cabinet. It is at this juncture, to operationalize the National Cooperative Bill, that, we invite you as the Co-operative leaders to give your views and further input on developing regulations at the Amboseli National Park Oltukai Lodge on 30th March to 1St April, 2022. The occasion will be graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives Hon. Peter Munya. During the stay we shall have an in-depth discussion on the Co-operative Societies’ regulations and other legislation reforms that have impact on the Co-operative business sector, in terms of bringing in good governance and providing regulatory framework that will help nurture the sector into the future. The expected outcome from this Co-operative Leaders meeting is to come up with clear implementation regulations and give the much-needed guidance on the Co-operative Societies Bill and the prerequisite regulations. This is indeed a critical meeting that will bring radical changes in the Kenyan Co-operative movement and that is why we are inviting you to be part of it. The forum targets the following key critical policy makers. 1. Board of Directors of Co-operative Societies 2. Chief Executive Officers 3. County Executive Committee members (CEC) 4. County Chief Officers of Co-operatives 5. County Directors of Co-operatives Amboseli is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves and is endowed with the most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems with the ambience conducive in deliberating on such important subject as the Leaders appreciate the beautiful scenery and nature that it portrays. It’s for this reason that we have chosen this venue for the Leaders Retreat. NB/ Due to limited space available and logistic requirements, you are requested to do earlier confirmations by sending us the names of the participant’s and their contacts by 15th March, 2022 which will be highly appreciated as we look forward to your participation and continued support. Therefore, you are reminded to carry your National ID card. The charges for this investment are Kshs.150,000/= per participant. It is recommended that all participants should have Covid-19 vaccinations and preferably get the booster shots. The cost will cater for; • Transport in an open roof tour cruiser for 4 days • 3 nights’ accommodation in a preferred camp/lodge • Meals on full board for 4 days with a soft drink per meal • Comprehensive game drive for 4 days • Conferencing materials • Services of professional tour guide driver • Pick up and drop off within Nairobi area • Park entry fees for 3 nights and much more Co-operative Alliance of Kenya will provide transport from Nairobi on 30th March, 2022 at 7.00am and back on Saturday 1st April, 2022. Those who wish to use their private transport should let us know in advance (any extra charges incurred on private transport during the stay should be incurred by the participant). All payments to be made to Co-operative Alliance of Kenya Ltd Account No.01120161356900 Coop Bank, Karen branch, strictly on or before 15th March, 2022 and Confirmation is by payment. Hotel room allocation will be on first come first serve basis.