State gives Sh1.5b grants to affirmative action groupsTuesday, May 28th, 2024 01:15 | By PrintGender PS Ann Wangombe. PHOTO/PrintThe Government has released Sh1.5 billion to facilitate bursaries and grants disbursement to affirmative action groups across all 47 counties through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Unwavering commitmentThe PS underscored the Government’s unwavering commitment to improving the livelihoods of affirmative action groups and enhancing access to financial facilities and services. Wang’ombe made the announcement in Kisumu County when she presided over the distribution of cheques to various vulnerable groups organised by the Office of the Woman Representative, Ruth Odinga. Some 2,000 registered affirmative action groups are set to receive grants worth Sh413m to support socio-economic activities as well as value addition initiatives.

Source: Daily Nation May 27, 2024 22:36 UTC