By: John Kariuki
*Kilifi, Kenya —* Kilifi Deputy Governor *Flora Mbetsa Chibule* has lauded the *Friends Forever Women Welfare Group* for their remarkable commitment to empowering women and strengthening community bonds across the county.
Speaking during the group’s *2nd Anniversary celebrations, Deputy Governor Chibule, accompanied by **Chief Officer for ICT Agnetta Karembo, joined the group’s co-founders **Madam Liz Muita* and *Jane Wangechi* in recognizing the tremendous strides the organization has made since its inception.
Established in *2019, the Friends Forever Women Welfare Group now boasts over **400 active members* drawn from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. The group has become a beacon of *unity and resilience, spearheading impactful socio-economic initiatives — from **entrepreneurship training and charity outreach in schools and hospitals, to **supporting families during burials, **distributing relief food, and **offering aid during disasters*.
Deputy Governor Chibule praised the women for their unwavering dedication to uplifting one another and their communities.
“Empowering women means strengthening our communities,” said DG Chibule. “I commend the Friends Forever Women Welfare Group for their tireless work in promoting unity, compassion, and resilience among women in Kilifi. I encourage you to continue leveraging opportunities such as the County’s *Wezesha Fund* to grow your initiatives and expand your impact.”
The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to supporting women-led groups through funding, training, and partnerships that enhance economic inclusion and community development.
