Achani: Kwale to continue awarding tenders to women, youth, PWDs
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has defended her administration's policy of awarding government tenders to local companies led by women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Despite criticism from political opponents, she maintains that the economic empowerment program has successfully improved livelihoods across the county.
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The story illustrates the tension between local economic development initiatives and political opposition in regional governance.
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani says her administration will continue awarding tenders to companies led by women, youth and persons with disabilities that were formed through the county’s economic empowerment programme.
Achani said the programme has enabled thousands of residents to access government contracts and improve their livelihoods.
Her remarks come amid criticism from a section of politicians in Kwale, who have questioned the county’s economic empowerment model.
Speaking during the handover of a school bus to Moyeni Girls Secondary School in Kinango Sub-County, Achani dismissed the criticism, saying her opponents had no record of development initiatives to present to voters.
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