Ndeiya Ward Representative Nelson Munga has encouraged marginalised groups in Kiambu to take advantage of the government development funds and start businesses.
Speaking at Ndeiya in Kiambu town on Monday, Munga said that marginalised groups across Kiambu can better their lives through the Biashara and Uwezo Funds.
He said that cases of unemployment and high poverty level will reduce if marginalised groups apply for development funds.
“We are encouraging young people, women and persons living with disabilities to take full advantage of the development fund s and start business,” said Munga.
The MCA lauded the Kiambu government for initiating the Biashara Fund which he said has helped many people get funds to start business.
He said that unemployment rates are slowly decline adding that more such initiatives should be initiated.
The Ndeiya Ward Representative said that addressing unemployment will create an environment for socio-economic development in Kiambu and across the country.
The MCA also encouraged the marginalized groups to apply for government tenders.
“Marginalized groups should grab the opportunity they have been given and do business with government through tendering” he said.
Munga said that the 30 per cent tenders set aside for marginalized groups was meant to empower and engage them in development.
The Ndeiya MCA asked the national and the county government to sensitise the marginalised groups on tendering noting that many have little information on the application procedure and the requirements needed.