Bodaboda riders and women groups in Rhoda Ward, Nakuru Town, and Nakuru West Sub- Counties have been advised to formalise their groups to take advantage of the County Cooperative and Enterprise Funds in the upcoming financial year.
The County Cooperatives Officer Martin Gichinga while addressing the Mwarhoda Bodaboda Riders and Mwarhoda Women Group at Hadassah Hall on Wednesday, in Rhoda Ward assured them of continuous collaboration and support from the County Government.
He urged participants of the forum to engage the Cooperatives Department to access affordable funds and encouraged families to have their youth join Vocational Training Centres and utilize the Ajira Digital Hub at Menengai Social Hall.
The popular Ajira Digital Centre in Bondeni also offers free music recording services to Nakuru youth.
The area MCA John Macharia who joined the meeting assured the members of his commitment to linking the groups with the County Government to reap maximum benefits from the cooperative kitty.
The MCA prais
ed the commitment of the group work at the informal settlement areas and stated that they have played a significant role in assisting disadvantaged families educate their children and meet other daily needs.
Commending the groups, he emphasized their contribution to changing their fortunes through team work.
Source: Kenya News Agency