Kaserem cooperative members demand AGM after three-year gap

KAPCHORWA, October 12, 2026 — Members of Kaserem Area Cooperative Marketing Enterprise Limited in Kapchorwa district are demanding an Annual General Meeting [AGM], saying they have not received adequate updates on the cooperative’s affairs since the last meeting in 2023.

The members say the prolonged absence of an AGM has denied them an opportunity to receive formal updates from the leadership, ask questions about the cooperative’s operations and participate in decisions concerning its future.

Among those calling for the meeting are Chebet Winnie, Chelangat Razia and Magomu Leonard, who want the cooperative’s leadership to provide members with a comprehensive update on its affairs.

Members raise accountability concerns

Chebet said the lack of communication since 2023 had raised concerns about accountability and left members uncertain about the cooperative’s progress.

“Since 2023, I have not been updated on the status of the cooperative. This raises concerns about accountability because, as members, we need to know what is happening and how the cooperative is progressing,” Chebet said.

She said members who have a stake in the cooperative should not remain uninformed about its operations, adding that a general meeting would give them an opportunity to seek answers directly from the leadership.

Chelangat also called on the leadership to convene a meeting, saying members needed to understand the cooperative’s current position and the direction it was taking.

“We are seeking the leadership to update us and help us understand how things are moving in the cooperative. We need to know what is happening so that we can understand the situation,” Chelangat said.

She said regular communication between leaders and members was important for building trust and ensuring that members understood decisions affecting the cooperative.

Magomu echoed the concerns, saying an AGM would provide members with an opportunity to receive updates, ask questions and discuss the way forward.

“We need the cooperative to hold an AGM so that we can be updated and made aware of what is happening. Once we understand the situation, we will know how to move forward,” Magomu said.

He said the meeting should also allow members to participate in discussions about the cooperative’s future.

Chairman announces Special General Meeting

Cooperative chairman Chesak Alfred Mangusho acknowledged the members’ concerns and said the leadership was planning to convene a Special General Meeting [SGM] to address the issues raised.

“Yes, it is true. The members’ concerns will be worked on soon. We are planning to hold a Special General Meeting to review and discuss the issues raised by the members,” Mangusho said.

However, Mangusho did not give a date for the proposed meeting.

The SGM could provide members with an opportunity to seek clarification about the cooperative’s affairs and raise concerns about accountability. It is, however, unclear whether the proposed meeting will also address the demand for an AGM or set a date for the next annual meeting.

Manager promises to notify authorities

Cooperative manager Kitiyo Munibu said he would inform the relevant authorities about the concerns raised by members.

Munibu’s response comes as members continue to call for greater communication from the leadership and a formal opportunity to discuss the cooperative’s affairs.

He did not specify which authorities would be notified or what action they were expected to take.

District official pledges follow-up

The District Commercial Officer, identified as Jim’s, acknowledged the concerns and pledged to follow up on the matter.

The officer also indicated that some cooperative leaders were considering holding elections, although no date for the proposed polls was given.

The prospect of elections adds another governance issue to the members’ demand for greater engagement with the cooperative’s leadership.

It remains unclear whether the elections would be held before or after the proposed SGM, or how they would relate to the members’ demand for an AGM.

Members await action

The members’ concerns centre on the need for regular communication, accountability and participation in the management of the cooperative.

While the chairman has announced plans for an SGM, and the manager and District Commercial Officer have pledged to follow up on the concerns, members are still waiting for a confirmed meeting date and details of the issues to be addressed.

They are also seeking clarity on the cooperative’s governance plans, including whether and when elections will be held.

For the members, the immediate priority is to obtain an update on the cooperative’s affairs and have an opportunity to participate in decisions affecting its future.

The next steps by the cooperative’s leadership will determine whether the proposed SGM and possible elections address the concerns that members have been raising since the last AGM in 2023.

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