Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Igembe South sub-county have been urged to form groups to benefit from government funds amid rising cost of living and scarcity of employment opportunities.
Speaking to KNA, an Uwezo funds officer in Igembe south sub county Casty Murithi encouraged PWDs to register in groups to access government funds and grants for financial empowerment.
She noted that there are various government funds like Uwezo that aim at providing accessible financial support to women, youths and persons with disabilities to promote business growth.
Murithi maintained that forming a group is not only geared for financial support but also to foster mutual support and shared responsibility among the members.
She said that many PWDs were unaware of many opportunities available due to ignorance and lack of organization and such governments’ funds remain underutilized.
Murithi elaborated that government funds are available to eligible groups to provide financial support and promote economic independence adding PWDS are an integral part of the society and should take advantage of the funds.
She further maintained that they offer training programs to registered groups to ensure efficiency of their projects.
The chairman of Maua disabled group David Gikundi issued a clarion call to 80 group members to utilize the funds to empower themselves economically.
He maintained that the Constitution of Kenya safeguards the interest of PWDs and thus urged all government departments to bring services closer to PWDs.
By Kamanja Maeria
