By Erick Otieno
Migori County Woman Representative, Fatuma Mohamed, through her Fatuma Fullnetwork Foundation, in collaboration with the Turkish government agency TIKA (Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency), has launched a factory dedicated to producing reusable sanitary pads and school uniforms for vulnerable pupils and students in Migori County.
Speaking at the event, Fatuma expressed her gratitude to the Turkish government for their unwavering support since her election as the Migori County MP.
She highlighted the various projects TIKA has helped implement in the county, including the sinking of water boreholes in several regions.
“The reusable sanitary pads produced by this factory, when used properly, can last for up to six years,” Hon. Fatuma noted.
She explained that she initiated the project due to the challenges faced by students, stating that since her election, the Kenyan government has only distributed pads twice.
She also added that the factory has already employed sixty people directly, providing a significant boost to the local economy.
Ms. Aspen, TIKA’s Country Director for Kenya, also addressed the media, emphasizing that the agency was partnering with other counties, including Makueni and Eldoret, to roll out similar projects aimed at improving access to basic needs.
TIKA is a Turkish government agency tasked with implementing development cooperation projects across various countries, including Kenya. The agency focuses on sectors such as education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and social development.
Other dignitaries who graced the event included Dr. Ida Odinga, Migori First Lady Dr. Agnes Ayacko, and the CEO of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), among other key stakeholders.
