Lafey Constituency Community Baraza & Economic Empowerment Program

The MSMEs Development Principal Secretary, Susan Mang'eni was in  Lafey constituency together with the 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 facilities and Certificate of registration to 18 groups.

Speaking to the beneficiaries, 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 socio- economic activity in Mandera,  the community benefited from livestock restocking of 600 goats to households that lost their animals due to severe droughts that cut them off their primary source of livelihood and economic hardship. The initiative is geared towards strengthening local livelihoods and resilience.

The PS distributed  Youth Fund (5.8 million, Uwezo Fund cheques worth  6.3 million and also donated car wash machines through Micro Small and. Enterprise Authority (MSEA) to  18 registered associations as common user facilities to promote job creation among the youth in the area. 

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