The MSMEs Development Principal Secretary ,Susan Mangeni accompanied Lafey constituency  member of Parliament Mohammed  Abdirahaman in a Community Baraza & Economic Empowerment Program focused  on economic growth, youth employment, and community empowerment in Lafey constituency. 

As a way of mainstreaming government services to all parts of  country, the PS laid the foundation stone for  Huduma center service hub.

For years, residents had traveled long distances to access essential services. Now, with the Huduma Center underway, access to government services would be closer to home, bringing efficiency and convenience to thousands.

As part of youth empowerment,  the PS officially handover over a fully equipped car wash facility and Certificate of registration to 18 groups .

Speaking to the benefiaries, the PS emphasized the government’s commitment to job creation and self-reliance.
 "This car wash is more than just a business—it’s a step towards financial independence for our youth," she said.

With pastoralism being a key economic activity in Mandera,  the community benefited from Animal Restocking of 700 goats to families struggling with droughts and economic hardship. Animal Restocking is a government initiative geared towards strengthening local livelihoods and resilience.

 The ps  distributied  Youth Fund (5.8 million , Uwezo Fund cheques worth  6.3 million and the provision of car wash equipment calling on the community to utilize government initiatives  such as financial inclusion Fund, Kenya Industrial Estates  and to form groups so as to benefit with loans from agencies like Uwezo and Youth Fund.

"Economic empowerment is not just about financial support,it’s about giving people the tools to shape their own futures," she said.