Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha has released cheques worth Sh100, 000 each to multiple self-help groups under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) under the Empowerment Program.
The cheques released at her office grounds in Kirigiti was given to groups from Limuru, Ruiru, Thika, and Juja constituencies.
In Limuru, six groups received the funds included the Best Buddies Self Help Group, River Road Women Group, Sisters in Love Self Help Group, Farmers Corner Self Help Group, Blessed Sisters Family Self Help Group, and Tabitha Women Group.
In Ruiru, the beneficiaries were Kahawa Sukari Bodaboda Youth Group, Kahawa Wendani Initiative Group, Come Together Youth Group, Blessed Mothers Women Group, Alzmat Enterprises, Mwihoko Happy Task, and Inspired Women Ladies Group.
Thika constituency saw eight groups receive cheques: Thika Environmental Group, Stadium Wall Youth Welfare Group, Team Classic Self-Help Group, Kiandutu Eden Care & Support Community Based Organization, Chania Unity Group, Arise and Shine Ndula Kitovoto, Blessed Widow Women Group, and Vibrant Digital Youth Group.
Juja constituency had four groups supported among them were Wikimamu Welfare Group, Young Mothers Theta Self Help Group, Big Team Self Help Group, and Ambassadors Faith Welfare Group.
Groups from Gatundu South were Gatundu North, Kiambu, Githunguri, Kiambaa, Kabete, Kikuyu, and Lari constituencies had received their cheques in previous phases.
She at the same time distributed boda boda helmets, umbrellas, UV machines, blow dryers, and hair dryers to individual beneficiaries to enhance their livelihoods.
The Woman Representative stressed that the program is about more than just funding. “This empowerment is about dignity, opportunity, and building a resilient community from the ground up,” she said. She reaffirmed her commitment to targeted financial support aimed at growing grassroots economies and improving the lives of women, youth, and community groups across Kiambu County.
Beneficiaries welcomed the support, noting it would help expand their businesses and strengthen financial stability.
By Kipkorir Felix
