First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday flagged off relief supplies for distribution to 39 day secondary schools across Kisumu County during an event at Lwala Kadawa Comprehensive School. About 12,000 learners from five drought-affected sub-counties are set to benefit from the State Department for Children Services initiative, which aims to support vulnerable children and families affected by the ongoing drought and ensure learners remain in school. The event brought together the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, representatives of the Kisumu County Government, National Government officers and development partners, underscoring the importance of a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach to supporting children and vulnerable families. Principal Secretary for Children Services Carren Ageng’o thanked the First Lady for the support, noting that such initiatives nurture hope, inspire confidence, and encourage children to envision and pursue a brighter future. She reiterated the Government’s commitment to protecting the rights of children in the country. “The State Department for Children Services remains committed to strengthening partnerships and advancing interventions that safeguard the rights, dignity and wellbeing of every child, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances,” she said. Earlier in the day, the First Lady attended a women’s empowerment meeting at Kisian Chief’s...
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