Preparations Underway for "Maziwa ni School Fees" Launch

 

The County Chief Officer for Cooperatives and Enterprise Development, Ruth Samoei, recently led a consultative meeting with key stakeholders to finalize preparations for the launch of the Maziwa ni School Fees program. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on February 28th at Tuiyo Secondary School.

During the meeting, Samoei underscored the importance of collaboration across various sectors to ensure the program’s success. She highlighted the initiative’s role in not only supporting education but also empowering local dairy farmers.

“The unity of all stakeholders is essential for the success of this program. We must work as a team to deliver a seamless and impactful launch,” Samoei emphasized.

Kennedy Kiliake, Chair of the Ministry of Cooperatives, reiterated the significance of sustaining the program in the long term. “It’s a big initiative, and the Chief Guest will be the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya,” he noted.

The Maziwa ni School Fees program is an innovative solution that combines dairy farming and education funding. It aims to boost milk production and marketing while allocating a portion of the proceeds to pay school fees for children in the community.

Key stakeholders present at the meeting included Eng. Dominic Bett, Plant Manager at New KCC, Violet Yator from the Kenya Dairy Board, and Directors Kipleting Mengich (Enterprise Development), Emmanuel Kipchumba (Communication), Josphat Rotich (Human Resource Training), Philip Biamah (Veterinary Services), along with Deputy Directors Philip Biwott (Planning and Administration), Pius Mosbey (Education), Ismael Asowa (Agribusiness), and Ag. Director Cooperatives Druscilla Cherogony. All expressed strong support for the program, emphasizing its potential to alleviate financial challenges for families while strengthening the education system.

With the launch date fast approaching, the event is expected to attract significant attention, showcasing a community-driven approach to financing education.

February 06, 2025