A women's group has launched a nationwide program to raise the hopes and aspirations of women and youth in Kenya as it rallies them to vote for dignified leaders in the August polls. The initiative, Hopes, Dreams and Dignity rolled out in Siaya County over the weekend will address the challenge of accessing sanitary, underwear and shoes to school-going children, ensure this is highlighted across the country and improve enrolment rates in schools. Siaya Senator James Orengo hailed the initiative as very important in raising the status and position of women in society, especially during this general election campaign season. The Senator, vying for the Siaya gubernatorial seat called on Kenyans to bequeath the country with dignified leaders during the next general elections, affirming people with tainted records cannot be trusted with leadership as he urged voters to reject such leaders.

Source: The Star June 14, 2022 01:32 UTC