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Technical skills are essential for economic growth and self-reliance, providing individuals with direct opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.

In recognition of this, the Tharaka Nithi County First Lady, HE. Margaret Muthomi, through her Jiinue Initiative today equipped Marimanti Vocational Training Centre with modern sewing machines, gave learners dignity kits and other essential items.

Later, she visited Kiaritha Secondary School, where she donated a water harvesting tank and sports equipment.

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The County Government of Tharaka Nithi, through the Office of the First Lady Tharaka Nithi, continues to prioritize accessible and quality healthcare for its people. The Safaricom Foundation Medical Camp provided residents with essential health services, including eye and dental care, as well as screenings for communicable and non-communicable diseases, ensuring ongoing community wellness.

At Chuka Level 5 Hospital, mothers were celebrated with Mama Packs to support them through their antenatal and postnatal journeys.

We are thankful to Safaricom Foundation for being a valued development partner in our shared mission to improve lives across the county.

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The Jiinue Sasa Initiative team led by Patron H.E. Mrs. Margaret Muthomi distributed more dignity kits to students of Kianjagi Day Secondary in Chogoria ward and Mugumango Vocational Training Centre in Ganga ward.

The artisan students also received modern electrical sewing machines, mosquito nets, and other items.

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Education is the most powerful weapon that anyone use to change the world and is the greatest equalizer in modern society.

The Jiinue Sasa Initiative, a program run by Tharaka Nithi County’s First Lady, H.E. Mrs. Margaret Muthomi donated dignity kits to students in Kiaritha Secondary School in Igambang’ombe Ward and Turima Hills Day Secondary School in Marimanti Ward.

The initiative focuses on empowering the women and young people towards economic, political and social transformation by improving their health, education and welfare.

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Valuable insights and guidance to youth in Tharaka Nithi County was shared today, with the intention to foster awareness and empowerment through informed decision-making. This initiative was hosted by H. E Mrs. Margaret Muthomi, Tharaka Nithi County First Lady, in partnership with the National Agency for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA).

This mentorship program seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and support needed to make positive life choices through its platform which encourages empowering interactions among the youth.

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Progressive solutions that safeguard the well-being of mother and child are at the heart of delivery of maternal child health service provision in Tharaka Nithi, where we are working actively to improve all aspects of health infrastructure.

Her Excellency the First Lady Mrs. Margaret Muthomi today hosted a team from m-Mama Kenya, seeking to implement a mobile application emergency referral transportation system for pregnant women and newborns in our County.

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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 in 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 Mrs. Margaret Muthomi County First Lady and Partners for Care visited Nguruki Vocational Training Centre, where they donated electrical sewing machines for design and dress making courses.

Later, H.E. visited Marimanti Level IV Hospital to issue mosquito nets, for the fight against malaria and kala-azar disease.

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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.