Happy International Womens Day
Updated on: Mar 09, 2023
"No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens."
These words by Michelle Obama were echoed by different speakers today at Solio Village 4, Tigithi Ward, Laikipia County during the celebration of the International Womens Day.
Hundreds of women came together to celebrate their day and to showcase their contribution towards the growth and development in society.
The women proudly displayed how they are transforming the lives of their families and the society at large through the Women Economic Empowerment Project, a Climate Smart Agriculture Project targeting over 900 women in Laikipia East and Laikipia North sub counties.
The project is a joint venture involving the County Government of Laikipia, UN Women, FAO, and Hand in Hand. The project is made possible through the generous funding by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
In addition to promoting climate smart agriculture, this project empowers women to leverage on technology in seeking more entrepreneurial opportunities which resonates well with this years theme for the womens day celebration DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.
H.E Governor Joshua Irungu EGH noted the special contribution that women make in the development of the society particularly in Laikipia County.
I want to congratulate you all on this special day, you are very special to us and to the society said the Governor.
Dr. Jang Hee Im, the country director, KOICA, lauded the County Government for supporting the project by allowing the agricultural officers to take lead in the project, a sure way of ensuring sustainability beyond the project period.
The County Government of Laikipia wishes all women a happy womens day.
These words by Michelle Obama were echoed by different speakers today at Solio Village 4, Tigithi Ward, Laikipia County during the celebration of the International Womens Day.
Hundreds of women came together to celebrate their day and to showcase their contribution towards the growth and development in society.
The women proudly displayed how they are transforming the lives of their families and the society at large through the Women Economic Empowerment Project, a Climate Smart Agriculture Project targeting over 900 women in Laikipia East and Laikipia North sub counties.
The project is a joint venture involving the County Government of Laikipia, UN Women, FAO, and Hand in Hand. The project is made possible through the generous funding by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
In addition to promoting climate smart agriculture, this project empowers women to leverage on technology in seeking more entrepreneurial opportunities which resonates well with this years theme for the womens day celebration DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.
H.E Governor Joshua Irungu EGH noted the special contribution that women make in the development of the society particularly in Laikipia County.
I want to congratulate you all on this special day, you are very special to us and to the society said the Governor.
Dr. Jang Hee Im, the country director, KOICA, lauded the County Government for supporting the project by allowing the agricultural officers to take lead in the project, a sure way of ensuring sustainability beyond the project period.
The County Government of Laikipia wishes all women a happy womens day.
