A day packed with financial and awareness fulfillment

 By Monica Soila

An outstanding event was held in Olooloitikoishi by MAA partners initiatives(MAAP)  in conjunction with APHIAPLUS on August 29^th to award school fees cheques to students; days before school re-opening for the third and final term in the school calendar.

It was also a day for giving counsel to the people on matters affecting them as representatives from sectors working closely with families were present.

The community was enlightened on dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and especially the fact that it results in death in some cases. Parents learned that they can be sued by their children if any of their rights (children) were violated by their parents. Importance of having a health insurance was stressed by a representative from NHIF. 

 Other topics speakers talked about also included education importance, and the need to work hard for excellent results. Another matter was about the significance of birth and death certificates.

“At this point in time, everyone is required to have a birth certificate because very soon it will be hard for anyone without it to access most of the government services. Children below 18 years and without the document can visit our offices in Kajiado, or any Huduma Centre to apply for it…”H.K. Kanyaa,registrar of births and deaths.

Stakeholders including the County government were asked to join in to boost the efforts of area NGOs in ensuring a better life for the community, particularly the pastoralists.