BOOSTING THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE PEOPLE

My name is Mrs Columbus Opata, whose husband is the chairperson of the Elepphant welfare group in Kakamenga North. This group has really helped Mr Opata since his joining in 3 years ago.
  Firstly the group gave him financial support, Loaning him over 30,000 Kenya shillings which he invested in sugarcane. He was able to hire from different people separate acres of land through which he raised so much sugarcane that he harvested and sold to west Kenya Sugar Company. He inturn bought 3 motorbikes which have been instrumental in income generation for us as a family. We are now able to educate our children and live above poverty. Secondly this group does joint projects like sheep rearing, brick making etc. Out of these alot of income is gained for the good of all of them.

Location: SHAMBERERE, KAKAMENGA NORTH, KENYA