4,000 Contractors Graduate Under Empowerment Programme

Governor Malombe (C) presents a certificate to a newly trained contractor 

Governor Malombe rolls out an empowerment programme as new contractors graduate

Our Reporter 

IN one of the top fit empowerment programmes meant to create opportunities for Kitui youth and women while cushioning them from the biting poverty levels in the country, a total 4000 contractors trained by Kitui County Government in partnership with National Construction Authority (NCA) graduated today, (Friday 8th Nov).


Also graduating was a select team from Persons Living With Disability and men in the general category.  


Governor Julius Malombe who officiated the event held at Kefri grounds said the contractors were now empowered and capacity built to competitively  bid for tenders in the County Government, at the National Government, CDF as well as in other counties. 


Governor Malombe noted that the initiative is a great milestone towards the fulfillment of the 16- sector development agenda under his mantra of KITUI PROMISE, which is a cocktail of programmes and projects meant to uplift the standards of living of County residents and make their lives better. 


Prompt payments ...

The head of the County Government promised that his administration will undertake prompt payments for those who successfully complete county contracts.


"This will lead to vibrant county economy that will support other economic actors such as mama mbogas and bodaboda industry, saloonists, shopkeepers and others because money will be circulating in the local economy," Dr Malombe said. 


The Governor advised the contactors to do quality works guided by integrity and transparency, while at the same time appealing to them to shun corruption and corrupt dealings.


The Governor particularly thanked the County Department for roads led by CECM Eng. Itiko in ensuring success of the programme jointly with other County leadership. 


NCA Executive Director Eng. Maurice Akech who had also graced the occasion praised the County Government for taking the lead in ensuring that contractors are equipped with requisite skills to offer quality work that gives value for money. Also in attendance were County Ministers, COs, MCAs among others. 


The new crop of contractors has been trained on business company registration processes, skills on integrated financial systems (IFMIS), skills in executing projects from inception to completion, post construction, delivery of quality works as per specifications given by engineers among others. 



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