The Kisii County government will support empowerment projects initiated by women, governor James Ongwae has said.
Speaking at the Gusii Stadium during a funds drive in aid of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO), Ongwae said his administration was committed to women empowerment.
According to Ongwae, the county government sponsored 50 MYWO officials for a leadership and entrepreneurship training at the Cooperative University, a move that has enabled them develop a strategic plan.
Quoting UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, Ongwae said: “Women are not just the target of special measures to promote development – they are the driving force to overcome poverty, reduce hunger, fight illiteracy, heal the sick, prevent the spread of diseases and promote stability.”
He praised the hardworking nature of the Kisii woman saying they only needed support to move to the next level and announced that his government will help set up an office for MYWO.
Over Sh2.1 million was raised during the funds drive.
Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, Mrs Elizabeth Ongwae, Speaker Kerosi Ondieki, Nominated Senator Janet Ongera, Women Reps Mary Otara (Kisii), Alice Chae (Nyamira) , Zipporah Kering (Nandi) and Kisii County Commissioner Chege Mwangi were present at the function.