A 38-year-old widow and mother of five in Migori County is beginning a new chapter in life after receiving a fully furnished house through the Widows Empowerment Program.
Rose Obuya, who hails from North Sakwa Ward in Awendo, has been living in a dilapidated mud-walled structure for years.
However, on Friday, May 16, she was handed the keys to a new permanent home equipped with furniture, bedding, and kitchen supplies.
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The Widows Empowerment Program, spearheaded by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, seeks to improve the quality of life for widows across the country.
In addition to the new house, the program committed to paying school fees for one of Obuya’s children, who is currently in Form Four.
Obuya is a member of the Kuja Widows Group, a community-based organization that has also benefited from the program.
The group has received poultry farming inputs and catering equipment to help generate income through local events and agricultural activities.
The house handover was facilitated by local coordinators and grassroots champions, reflecting the program’s community-first approach.
