Kirinyaga's top leader, Anne Waiguru, created a special money pool to help locals start businesses. Her government set aside 30 million shillings this year for this program, which aims to lift up disadvantaged groups like disabled people, women, young people, and community organizations.
Waiguru talked about this at Kamiigua Polytechnic, where she kicked off a soccer tournament and gave wheelchairs to disabled residents. County lawmakers already passed rules to ensure the fund works properly. Waiguru explained that she wants to raise living standards for everybody, no matter their background.
The new Kirinyaga County Empowerment Act 2024 focuses on giving people access to money, training, and support for fresh ideas in farming, sports, and business ventures. People can apply for startup cash, equipment purchases, farm project funding, or money to fulfill business contracts they've secured.
A manager runs the fund with help from a team, including county staff and people from all five districts. They supervise everything, spread information, and check who deserves funding. Waiguru thanked county representatives for passing necessary laws and budgeting the money needed.
She promised that her administration wanted everyone included fairly and nobody left behind. During her visit, she handed out 30 wheelchairs and mentioned her office's plans to find more helpful devices for disabled citizens. Her team recently distributed wheelchairs, crutches, white canes, artificial limbs, and hearing aids.
These tools let disabled people join community activities and contribute to development. Waiguru added that disabled business owners pay zero fees when running their companies. This policy encourages them to start small enterprises throughout the county.
Waiguru talked about this at Kamiigua Polytechnic, where she kicked off a soccer tournament and gave wheelchairs to disabled residents. County lawmakers already passed rules to ensure the fund works properly. Waiguru explained that she wants to raise living standards for everybody, no matter their background.
The new Kirinyaga County Empowerment Act 2024 focuses on giving people access to money, training, and support for fresh ideas in farming, sports, and business ventures. People can apply for startup cash, equipment purchases, farm project funding, or money to fulfill business contracts they've secured.
A manager runs the fund with help from a team, including county staff and people from all five districts. They supervise everything, spread information, and check who deserves funding. Waiguru thanked county representatives for passing necessary laws and budgeting the money needed.
She promised that her administration wanted everyone included fairly and nobody left behind. During her visit, she handed out 30 wheelchairs and mentioned her office's plans to find more helpful devices for disabled citizens. Her team recently distributed wheelchairs, crutches, white canes, artificial limbs, and hearing aids.
These tools let disabled people join community activities and contribute to development. Waiguru added that disabled business owners pay zero fees when running their companies. This policy encourages them to start small enterprises throughout the county.
