Kiambu nominated MCA Lilian Waiiya has encouraged women from the county to apply for development funds.
Speaking at Ruiru town on Wednesday, Wakiiya said that women have been given an opportunity to transform their lives. She indicated that the funds being provided by the State will help boost their livelihoods.
“I would like to ask women across Kiambu to apply for government funds and start business,” she said.
The MCA noted that women have a great responsibility towards development f the society.
She asked women not to fear but feel free to present the grievances to their respective leaders.
Wakiiya observed that time when women were intimidated and discriminated upon is over and that they are protected by the constitution.
The MCA urged county female leaders to champion for the rights of their own colleagues.
She added that empowering women is empowering the whole society. Waiiya pledged to support women empowerment programmes across Kiambu County.