Bungoma Maendeleo ya Wanawake caucus today reaped big from Governor Kenneth Lusaka.
The governor announced a waiver on the outstanding land rates charges owed by the women caucus in Bungoma town, further promising to clear the principal charges meted on the same.
“Investment in Women is an investment to the community. Maendeleo ya Wanawake is the strongest women empowerment vehicle worldwide. We shall fully support your aspirations.” He said.
He added that his Executive wing has already forwarded the Gender Mainstreaming Policy to the County Assembly for approval.
“We have gone through the gender policy and seconded to the Assembly for review and approval. With this in place, the issues on mainstream will be solved,” he stated.
Lusaka further expressed his commitment on empowering women across the County, assuring them of inclusivity in the upcoming County trade loans disbursement.
“The Trade Department has a well constituted committee working on the trade loan disbursement. We have already accommodated some of you in the team.” He observed
The Governor at the same time urged the women caucus to be champions of teenage pregnancies in the region, to downsize the surging numbers among school going children.
“Be steadfast on matters of teenage pregnancies. Preach the gospel far and beyond, save our girls to secure your succession and their future.” He implored.
He gave out a personal contribution of KSh 1 Million towards their ongoing infrastructure project.
Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany, CECMs; Eng. Agnes Wachiye (Gender), Caro Makali (Trade), MCAs, Advisors among others were in attendance.
