Kiambu Women Representative Ann Nyokabi has encouraged women in the county to apply for government funds.
Addressing women in Thika Town on Monday, Nyokabi asked women to come out in large numbers and apply for the Uwezo and Biashara Funds.
She noted that many women are reluctant to apply for the government funds and tenders.
“Women should come out and seek the funds that the government is giving so that they can start businesses of their choice,” she said.
The Kiambu women representative said that women stand to benefit more if they utilise the opportunities being provided by the government.
The women leader said that development will be realised if women take advantage of the opportunities presented to them by the government.
“The national and county government both recognize the role of women in development and are keen to promoting their socio-economic status,” said Nyokabi.
The Kiambu women rep pledged to work with women across the county to enhance women empowerment and development.
She further pledged to use the Sh2 billion allocated to her by the national government to spearhead women empowerment programmes across Kiambu.