COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: COUNTY DISTRIBUTES TENTS TO SELF-HELP GROUPS ENCOURAGES UPTAKE OF EMPOWERMENT FUND.

Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili has called on organised groups across the county to take advantage of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF), describing it as a key county government initiative aimed at accelerating economic empowerment and improving livelihoods.

Speaking during the distribution of tents and chairs to 12 self-help groups in Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni Ward, Mulili said the county government will provide the funds as interest-free loans to eligible groups, enabling them to invest in sustainable income-generating projects.

She noted that the empowerment fund is part of the county administration’s broader commitment to strengthening community-based enterprises, creating economic opportunities, and enhancing financial independence among organised groups.

The programme seeks to equip self-help groups with income-generating assets, including tents and chairs that can be hired out during community events, providing a steady source of revenue for beneficiaries.

Mulili urged the groups to safeguard the county’s investments by properly maintaining the assets and ensuring the projects are managed responsibly to deliver lasting socio-economic benefits.