The economic empowerment program enhances employment creation, income generation and financial independence, and the overall livelihood of rural women in Migori County. This program includes activities such as microfinance, skills building for women groups, and income-generating activities.
Women in small groups are encouraged to participate in microfinance activities, with many engaging in small-scale businesses and table-banking to improve their economic independence. Through microfinance and entrepreneurship skills training, many women are able to start or expand small businesses, increasing household income and improving their families’ livelihoods.