A powerful assembly of 7 female governors convened in Kwale County, marking the G7 Kwale Chapter with significant developments in health, education, and women's leadership.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, alongside her counterparts from five counties, joined forces in an effort to bolster leadership and community welfare.

The event, hosted by Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani, featured fellow governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), and Cecily Mbarire (Embu), as well as Cabinet Secretary for Health, Deborah Baraza.

Together, they launched the Oncology Centre at Kwale Sub-County Hospital, a notable boost to the region’s healthcare capabilities.

Additionally, they toured the County Recording Studio and the Kwale Stadium, the designated venue for this year’s National Mashujaa Day celebrations.

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The tour continued with the commissioning of the Renal Unit and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) construction at Kinango Sub-County Hospital.

The group also made their way to Kwale Teachers Training College, solidifying their commitment to advancing educational infrastructure in the county.

Governor Waiguru took the opportunity to commend her host, noting the strides made by Kwale under Achani's leadership.

"People of Kwale, you are lucky. You have a hardworking governor who has invested a lot in the health sector and education; hence, she has really reduced the poverty rate of this county," Waiguru remarked.

The G7 empowerment programme, the central focus of the event, aims to encourage female leadership across Kenya.

The initiative promotes collaboration among current women governors, fostering mentorship and benchmarking development projects across different counties.

In her remarks, Waiguru emphasised the need to increase female representation in leadership positions.

“We have not yet reached the 30 per cent threshold when it comes to women holding leadership positions in Kenya. Women are capable, and we should work towards getting more women governors from the current 7 to 24...G7 to G24,” she urged.

This event highlighted the growing influence of women leaders in Kenya and underscored the importance of their collective efforts to drive progress in governance and community development.

With the G7 initiative, these female leaders are not only reshaping the narrative on women in governance but also leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

Through mutual support and a shared vision for development, they continue to champion progress in health, education, and leadership, charting a course for future generations of women leaders to follow.