The First Lady of Tharaka Nithi County, H.E Mrs. Margaret Muthomi, inaugurated the Ajira Digital Programme TNC Chapter at the Kirumi ICT Centre, Ganga ward marking a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to empower youth through technology.

The colorful event was graced by several MCA’s led by the area legislator Hon. Lysbeth Gatiria, County executive led by Dr. Gichuyia Ntharaku M’Riara, CECM for Public Health, Medical Services & ICT as well as representatives from key Development partners including NACADA, Ajira Digital, National Chamber of Commerce, Eselle Group Foundation, Graceful Youth Recovery Centre and Nation Media Group.

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With the challenges of our times, the focus has changed from academics to skills. Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) centres provide opportunities for young people to develop valuable skills.

H.E. the First Lady of Tharaka-Nithi County Mrs. Margaret Muthomi held a meeting with partners, where she led consultations on youth empowerment, addiction prevention, and the Recovery Last Mile Project.

This will ensure that youth in need of life skills training and entrepreneurship acquire access to skills and competencies required for dignified work and entrepreneurship. This project will offer an ecosystem of support infrastructure for managing alcohol and substance abuse.

Partners collaborating include NACADA, AJIIRA, Nation Media Group, NHIF, EABL and Africa Youth Leadership forum.

H.E Margaret Muthomi led the community in tree planting today, responding to our President, H.E Dr. William Ruto, who launched the planting of 15 billion trees by 2032.
The African Landscape Restoration Plan intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions, halt and reverse deforestation, and repair 5.1 million hectares of deforested and degraded landscapes.

In addition, the First Lady planted trees at Itugururu Agricultural Training Institute, Kiraro Primary School, and Chuka Level Five Referral Hospital.

Tharaka Nithi County First Lady H.E Margaret Muthomi conducted a community forum on the eradication of the Triple Threat and the launch of the Jiinue Initiative on Friday, 28 April 2023 at Chuka picnic grounds.

The county government, in collaboration with the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), and the Anti-FGM board, held sessions on eradicating the triple threat of HIV/STI infections, Sexual & Gender Based Violence (SGBV), and teen pregnancies.

In her speech, the First Lady stated that the struggle against the Triple Threat was only achievable with a multi-sectoral approach to campaigns to empower, equip, and build strong future foundations.

“To lay a solid foundation for the future, we must work together to eliminate early HIV infections, teen pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence.” “Through collaborative campaigns, we will equip and empower a generation with knowledge about preventive measures, and we will all work together to reduce cases of the triple threat,” she stated.

Ruth Laibon Masha, CEO of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), also attended the ceremony.

Tharaka Nithi County First Lady Mrs. Margaret Muthomi met development partners to engage them in agribusiness opportunities which play a vital role in ensuring food security.

Deliberations regarding training women in Tharaka Nithi on agribusiness and nutrition education with a view of enriching their skill and expertise to boost their agricultural productivity took place in the face of climate change.

More collaborations between partners and our county on areas of agroecology will continue to be pursued.

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International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for gender equality. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made towards gender equality and to call attention to the work that still needs to be done to ensure that all women and girls have equal access to opportunities and rights.

Women have made significant contributions to every aspect of society, from science and technology to the arts and politics. However, women still face many barriers to achieving their full potential, including discrimination, unequal pay, and limited access to education and healthcare.

On International Women’s Day, we can all take action to support gender equality by advocating for policies and programs that promote women’s rights and by challenging gender stereotypes and biases. We can also celebrate the women in our lives by recognizing their achievements and supporting them in their goals and aspirations.

Maternity wards play a critical role in ensuring quality maternal health. These wards provide specialized care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. The quality of care provided in these wards can have a significant impact on maternal health outcomes, such as reducing maternal mortality, improving maternal mental health, and promoting optimal infant health and development.

Maternity wards should provide a safe and supportive environment for women, with skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who can provide high-quality care throughout the childbirth process. This includes monitoring for any complications during pregnancy, ensuring that women have access to pain management options during labor, and providing support for breastfeeding and newborn care.

H.E Margaret Muthomi officially opened a new maternity wing at Chuka Hospital.

At Chuka County Referral Hospital, H.E. Mrs. Margaret Muthomi officially opened a new maternity wing which has a capacity of 36 beds adding to the existing 34 to make it a total of 70 beds.

The ceremony culminated to gifting 725 women with MamaPack with an objective of encouraging mothers to attend antenatal clinic, deliver from hospital and come back for immunization. This is under the Jiinue Initiative progamme patronaged by the first lady, H.E Margaret Muthomi. 

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