[PHOTOS] First Lady Rachel Ruto marks Women's Day in Kisumu

She also launched the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop.

In Summary
  • The workshop will be used as a training centre for inmates on different skills they require and in return get markets for their products.
  • The inmates will use proceeds generate from the venture to uplift their family’s lives.
First Lady Rachel Ruto is received at the Kisumu International Airport for International Women's Day celebrations and launch of construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
First Lady Rachel Ruto is received at the Kisumu International Airport for International Women's Day celebrations and launch of construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Friday celebrated International Women Day in Kisumu during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop.

The workshop will be used as a training centre for inmates on different skills they require and in return get markets for their products.

The inmates will use proceeds generate from the venture to uplift their family’s lives.

The workshop is sponsored by the Chandaria Foundation in conjunction with Mabati Rolling Mills.

First Lady Rachel Ruto arrives at the Kisumu International Airport for International Women's Day celebrations and launch of construction of Kisumu Women's prison workshop on March 8, 2024.
First Lady Rachel Ruto arrives at the Kisumu International Airport for International Women's Day celebrations and launch of construction of Kisumu Women's prison workshop on March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE
First Lady Rachel Ruto plants trees at Kisumu Women's prison during the International Women's Day celebration and launch of construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
First Lady Rachel Ruto plants trees at Kisumu Women's prison during the International Women's Day celebration and launch of construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop March 8, 2024.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Friday celebrated International Women Day in Kisumu during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Friday celebrated International Women Day in Kisumu during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto inspects some of the bags made by inmates at the Kisumu Women's Prison where she celebrated International Women Day March 8, 2024.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto inspects some of the bags made by inmates at the Kisumu Women's Prison where she celebrated International Women Day March 8, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto interacts with an inmate at the Kisumu Women's prison during International Women's Day celebrations and launch of construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto interacts with an inmate at the Kisumu Women's prison during International Women's Day celebrations and launch of construction of Chandaria Kisumu Women Prison Workshop on March 8, 2024.
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