Embark On Programmes To Uplift Lives Of The Vulnerable In The Society, Dr Stanley Kamau Urges Kamau
Ahadi Trust Kenya CEO Dr Stanley Kamau (right) showcasing some of the relief supplies that were donated to the needy at Karunge, Mathioya last Friday.
By MKT Reporter
Elected and government leaders have been challenged to identify the most vulnerable households in the society and work on programmes that will uplift their livelihoods.
Director of Ahadi Kenya Trust Dr Stanley Kamau has observed that there are extremely poor families in the country who usually don’t benefit with any government empowerment programme.
He noted some of the poor residents lack basic needs as leaders only give donations generally without considering those who are extremely vulnerable.
Kamau spoke last Friday at Karunge area of Mathioya Sub County where his organisation donated beddings to 35 vulnerable families and food stuff to more than 100 families.
“It’s unfortunate that in this 21st century, we have families which cannot afford basic needs. Some people usually survive by mercy of God yet the Government allocates funds to support the livelihoods of the poor,” stated Kamau.
The anti-jigger campaigner explained that since his organisation embarked on fighting against jigger menace, he established there are households who apart from getting food from well-wishers, they cannot afford clothing, beddings among other personal necessities.
He said leaders should be in-touch with the people at grassroots so as to identify special cases and provide more support to improve their livelihoods.
Poor shelter, Kamau said, has subjected many families to diseases saying during the current cold season, there are people who have no beds, blankets among other beddings thus the need to be assisted.
The director further faulted leaders who advocate families to increase the number of children yet the households cannot afford basic needs.
“Politicians should stop this habit of calling people to sire more children and yet the same people have nothing to feed on, they have no shelter among other basic needs. As a leader, get in touch with your people and through public funds, ensure they get the support they need to improve their livelihoods” added Kamau.
Meanwhile, the director asked the President as he works out to name members of cabinet to consider having persons of high integrity and people who will connect well with the people they serve.
He noted that having members of the cabinet who are conversant with the reality and the needs of the people, public service delivery will be improved and the locals will benefit greatly from the government’s programmes.
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