AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND

[PHOTOS]: We'll increase Affirmative Action Fund to 3bn - Ruto

The Fund will be increased by Sh1 billion in the next financial year.

In Summary

• He explained that the increment will also provide an avenue for the promotion of enterprises and value addition initiatives.

• The President made the remarks on Thursday at State House when he hosted Woman Representatives drawn from all the 47 counties.

by LINDWE DANFLOW
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19 January 2023 - 18:12
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi gachagua with Women Representatives from various counties at State House on January 19, 2023
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi gachagua with Women Representatives from various counties at State House on January 19, 2023
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President William Ruto has said that the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) will be increased by Sh1 billion to Sh3 billion in the next financial year. 

Ruto said the enhancement of the funds will help address the plight of the vulnerable.

He explained that the increment will also provide an avenue for the promotion of enterprises and value-addition initiatives.

President William Ruto in a meeting with Women Representatives from various counties at State House on January 19, 2023
President William Ruto in a meeting with Women Representatives from various counties at State House on January 19, 2023
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Nairobi women representative Esther Passaris speaking during President William Ruto's meeting with women leaders at State House on January 19, 2023
Nairobi women representative Esther Passaris speaking during President William Ruto's meeting with women leaders at State House on January 19, 2023
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Women Representatives from various counties in a meeting with President William Ruto at State house at State House on January 19, 2023
Women Representatives from various counties in a meeting with President William Ruto at State house at State House on January 19, 2023
Image: PCS

The President made the remarks on Thursday at the State House when he hosted Woman Representatives drawn from all 47 counties.

Ruto challenged the women leaders to be at the centre of promoting local manufacturers while acquiring sanitary towels.

“I also urge you to step up and help in the fight against teenage pregnancies and female genital mutilation," Ruto said. 

Homabay Woman Repr Joyce Osogo in a meeting with President William Ruto,on January 19, 2023
Homabay Woman Repr Joyce Osogo in a meeting with President William Ruto,on January 19, 2023
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Bomet Woman Representative Linet Toto in a meeting with President Willian Ruto January 19, 2023
Bomet Woman Representative Linet Toto in a meeting with President Willian Ruto January 19, 2023
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Women Representatives from various counties in a meeting with President William Ruto January 19, 2023
Women Representatives from various counties in a meeting with President William Ruto January 19, 2023
Image: PCS

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