Rachel Ruto hails Waiguru’s women empowerment record as Joyful Women celebrate gains in Kirinyaga
Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto visited Kirinyaga to praise Governor Anne Waiguru for her efforts in women's economic empowerment. The event highlighted the success of local initiatives like the Kaitheri Apparel Centre in fostering female leadership and entrepreneurship.
Why it matters
It underscores the political and social push for gender parity in leadership and economic development within the Kenyan government.
First Lady Rachel Ruto has praised Governor Anne Waiguru for championing women’s leadership and economic empowerment in Kirinyaga, saying the county’s progress demonstrates what is possible when women are given opportunities to lead and prosper.
Speaking during a Joyful Women Organization empowerment forum in Kirinyaga on Thursday, Rachel said women in the county had for generations played a central role in sustaining families and driving the local economy, while pointing to Kirinyaga’s election of Waiguru as one of the clearest demonstrations of women’s leadership potential.
“There is great power in women who choose each other. Kirinyaga was among the first counties to elect a woman governor, showing what is possible when women are given an opportunity to lead,” Rachel said.
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