GCG and NGEC Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle Regional Challenges in Kitui

Collaboration Aims to Strengthen Healthcare, Education, Climate Resilience, and Governance

In a decisive step towards fostering sustainable development and community resilience, Generation for Change and Growth (GCG) paid a courtesy visit to the National Gender and Equality Commission's (NGEC) Kitui Regional Office. The highlevel engagement saw GCG representatives engage in critical discussions with Dr. Abdullahi Mohamud and Mr. Abdirahman Derow Maalim, focusing on strengthening collaboration to address pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges in Kitui County.

The meeting underscored the urgent need for strategic partnerships in four key areas: healthcare, education, climate change, and governance.

Given Kitui County’s ongoing struggles with climate variability, access to quality education, healthcare disparities, and governance gaps, such alliances are crucial for fostering resilience and improving the well-being of local communities.

GCG, a leading advocate for social and economic development, reaffirmed its dedication to working alongside NGEC to design and implement impactful solutions. The organization’s approach prioritizes community-driven interventions, ensuring that initiatives align with both national and regional development goals.

By leveraging participatory models, GCG seeks to amplify local voices, empower vulnerable groups, and promote inclusive growth. Their work aligns with the NGEC’s mandate of advocating for gender equality, social inclusion, and the protection of marginalized communities.

The discussions marked a pivotal moment in strengthening partnerships between GCG and NGEC, setting the stage for actionable solutions that will directly benefit the people of Kitui and beyond. Both organizations expressed optimism about the impact of their shared efforts in addressing systemic inequalities and regional challenges.

The Kitui Regional Office team, led by Dr. Moses Saranta, poses for a group photo with GCG representatives Dr. Abdullahi Mohamud and Mr. Abdirahman Derow Maalim.