Kwale Governor Promises Continued Tenders for Women, Youth, PWDs
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani pledges to keep awarding county tenders to companies led by women, youth and persons with disabilities.
In Brief
- •Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani pledges to keep awarding county tenders to companies led by women, youth and persons with disabilities.
- •The county’s economic empowerment programme has helped over 6,000 village savings and loan associations become group‑led limited companies, 450 of which have secured tenders.
- •Contracts have been awarded in construction of ECDE centres, dispensaries, pipeline extensions and cleaning services across four municipalities.
- •Achani criticised political opponents lacking development records and urged voters to assess candidates’ track records before the upcoming election.
- •Beneficiaries report improved livelihoods and community economic opportunities.
Why It Matters
Kwale’s inclusive procurement strategy demonstrates how targeted public contracting can spur local entrepreneurship and empower marginalized groups. By prioritising women, youth and persons with disabilities, the county is creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods and reducing inequality. The governor’s stance also signals a broader shift in Kenyan county governance toward more transparent and socially responsible procurement practices.
Key Details
- Companies Secured Tenders
- 450
- Village Savings & Loan Associations Transformed
- 6,000
- Municipalities Covered
- 4 (Kinango, Lunga Lunga, Diani, Kwale)
- Sectors Awarded
- ECDE centres, dispensaries, pipeline extensions, cleaning services
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