GOVERNOR BARASA EMPOWERS 60 GROUPS WITH KSh.3 MILLION SOCIAL
H.E. Dr. Fernandes Barasa, FCPA, OGW, today led the disbursement of KSh.3 million in Social Protection Grants to 60 groups across the three wards of Mumias East Sub-County, at the Sub-County office ground, with each ward receiving KSh.1 million.
The support targets women, persons with disabilities, youth and widows, providing capital to strengthen enterprises, expand income-generating activities and build more secure livelihoods.
The allocation is part of the KSh.60 million Countywide Social Protection Grants Programme, which is supporting 1,200 groups across all 60 wards of Kakamega County.
In his address Governor Barasa urged beneficiaries to use the funds prudently and invest in viable enterprises capable of generating sustainable incomes. The programme complements other County empowerment initiatives, including the Kakamega Microfinance Corporation, which has disbursed more than KSh.140 million in affordable financing over the past four years.
Governor Barasa also highlighted key development projects in Mumias East, including the completed maternity wing at Makunga Level IV Hospital, the ongoing construction of Shianda Level IV Hospital, Shibinga Market, ECDE infrastructure and the ongoing tarmacking of the MalahaβKhaunga Road, among others.
He was accompanied by MCAs led by the County Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. James Namatsi, members of the County Executive, both National and County Administrators, and other leaders.