Kakamega Woman Rep Elsie Muhanda has embarked on a programme of eradicating poverty by providing financial support to self help groups across Matungu sub county
The woman Rep was speaking at Marinda village in Matungu during economic empowerment programme in support of the CBO umbrella for self help groups.
Muhanda reaffirmed her commitment to grassroot initiatives and urged women to turn up and actively participate for improvement of livelihoods
As the country moves towards 2027 general election she declared her manifesto was to ensure improvement of livelihoods through financial support
She expressed gratitude over the groups for being passionate in implementing income generating activities for economic sustainability
Muhanda vowed to prioritize empowerment programmes for the groups and support businesses if elected the new Kakamega governor
The incoming governor announced to address the plight of pregnant women in accessing medical services during child birth arguing that former governor Wycliffe Oparanya served his term in a meaningful way as there was no maternity hospital bills currently experienced.
“You have the ability to rally behind me in my quest to clinch the gubernatorial seat, having traversed in all sub counties am delighted that I have more supporters and they have a reason of electing a woman.” She emphasized.
