A total of 40 single mothers in Baringo County have benefitted from a self-reliance support project spearheaded by two South Korean partners in the county.
The moms underwent a 10-month tailoring and fashion design course sponsored by World Together Kenya and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Speaking when he officiated the graduation ceremony held at the Kenya School of Government, Baringo Campus, on Friday, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education and Vocational Training, Rev. Symon Kiuta, lauded the two partners for extending a helping hand to the teenage mothers who are facing many challenges, including financial strain, social isolation, and mental issues.
He stated that the training has made them acquire skills to set up their own businesses and, in turn, improve their livelihoods.
“The Lord will make you the head and not the tail, the top and not the bottom, and you will be lending and not borrowing,” said Rev. Kiuta.
The CECM urged the public to embrace them back into society by supporting any business ideas they have.
The Project Coordinator Sungjick Lee, stated in his remarks that they will be recruiting the next group of single mothers beginning on January 13; therefore, calling on all those eligible to register and get trained for free in the courses which are administered in the mornings and afternoons.
He said they are determined to help change the lives of all those who are underprivileged in society.
By Benson Kelio