AFC seeks to empower women in Isinya Sub-County

By Monica Soila

A preparation by Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) to empower women in Isinya kicked off on Monday during the launch of Mrs.Odhiambo Were’s poultry venture at Kisaju.Guests from AFC, IFAD, ACRA Treasury and the local leadership attended the function.

Mr. Stephen Tipanko,Ms.Rose and Ms.Agnes (Oloosidan Location leadership)

The project, through a loan by AFC, was started three months ago and lies in a 6 acre piece of land and so far sixteen people have been employed on the farm.Mrs.Were’s main market is the Quality Meat Packers (QMP).

Residents especially women were urged establish similar projects by seeking credit from AFC as this would ensure financial stability, therefore improving living standards. Men were asked to support women in these projects.

“As women in this area we have plans to start many projects but we lack the support from our husbands. We can see what our colleague has done and so we want to ask our husbands here today to give us the necessary support….”Hellen Tipatet, speaking on behalf of women during the event.

Mrs.Hellen Tipatet

With peace and tranquility experienced in the County, investors were encouraged to consider the area as one of the best for investing.

Mrs.Odhiambo Were

“People here are friendly and accommodating and the place is very secure. Natives are considered marginalized but with such projects, that will change for the better…”Mr. Jonathan Ekai, Assistant County Commissioner.

AFC vowed to partner with other stakeholders like the government to enable a successful impact financing roll-out. It is up to the people now to take advantage of this opportunity.