Garissa governor Ali Korane speaking at Garissa primary playground. Sh100 million to be provided to women, youth and disabled. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Women, youth and the disabled persons in Garissa County have been urged to apply for loans that are being provided by the County Government to start or boost their businesses.
Garissa governor Ali Korane said the county government has come up with a Sh100 million kitty that will be available for Women, youth and the disabled persons in the county to borrow.
Mr. Korane urged the women, youth and the disabled persons to access the loans and should not shy away from applying for loans if they want to uplift their economic status.
The governor said that the funds have already been budgeted for and approved by the county assembly.
Speaking at Garissa primary playground, the governor said women, youth and the disabled persons contribute greatly to the country’s economy and they should be given support.
Mr. Korane regretted that this group has been neglected for long despite the law being very clear on what their rightful share in both the national and county governments are adding that the women, youth and the disabled will get their rightful share in his administration.
“The law is very clear. The women, youth and the disabled should be involved in the leadership of this county. We shall ensure that they get their rightful share in the county,” Korane said.