The National Cooperative Housing Union (NACHU) is an apex organization made of registered primary housing cooperatives. Formed in 1979, NACHU works to provide affordable and decent housing to Kenyans within the low and modest income communities. NACHU is registered under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap 490) and is managed under the internationally recognized co-operative principles.
Originally set up as a technical service organization, NACHU became member-driven and controlled by democratic governance structures. Today, NACHU has become a leading organization in the provision of housing microfinance, capacity building and technical services. Currently in 2011, there are more than 390 housing cooperatives registered with NACHU in seven regions of Kenya.
Vision: To be a leader in facilitating affordable and integrated shelter solutions in Africa
Mission: To contribute to improved shelter and quality of life for modest and low income communities through access to capacity development, technical services and financial solutions.
- Core Values:
- Cooperation and Participation
- Honesty and Integrity
- Transparency and Accountability
- Commitment and Teamwork
- Innovation and Creativity
- Respect and Discipline
- Quality service
- Guiding Principles:
- The Members- improving the quality of life for our members by offering competitive services and a relationship that values, empowers and respects individuals.
- The Environment – maintaining a safe, healthy and efficient working environment through minimizing environmental impacts.
- The Community – encouraging involvement in community programmes and socially responsible activities, with particular attention to issues relating to youth, gender and HIV/AIDS.
- The Workplace- supporting and encouraging a diverse group of members, customers and other stakeholders, treating them with integrity and in an ethical manner.
- Corporate Governance- commitment to high standards of corporate governance, based on ethical values, professionalism, and effective service delivery.
