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Marsabit in deal to boost women enterprises

LEFT: Marsabit Governor Ukur Yattani exchanges pleasantries with Ms Sabdiyo Dido the SNV’s Global Manager for EOWE, soon after signing the MOU in Nairobi. The programme seeks to empower women economically.PHOTO:JAMES WANZALA/STANDARD

Marsabit County Government and a Netherlands-based organisation have entered into an agreement which will see nearly 5,000 women benefit.

The deal with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation will seek to empower women economically in 12 Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) counties in Kenya and 15 communities in Vietnam. The scope of collaboration includes livestock and related enterprises such as milk, hides and skins.

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