The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mama Rachel Ruto was this morning the guest of honour during the launch of the Strategic Plan for the Professional Association of Nyanza (PANY) Women at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi.
She was ably assisted by the Spouse to the Deputy President, H.E. Pastor Dr. Dorcas Rigathi.
As Patron of the Professional Association of Nyanza (PANY) Women, it was my honour to accompany the Excellences to the event.
The Strategic Plan articulates the strategic direction for the Professional Association of Nyanza women for the period 2024-2028 under seven priority areas that include health, education, agriculture and climate change, financial inclusion, networking and partnership, institutional capacity and membership growth.
The well attended launch was graced by various high ranking government officials, CEOs of various organizations and representatives from the development community.
In attendance was Hon. Rebecca Miano EGH, CS Investments, Trade and Industry; Hon. Ezekiel Machogu EGH, CS Ministry of Education; Hon. Aisha Jumwa EGH, CS Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage; Hon Florence Bore EGH, CS Labour and Social Protection; H.E. Anne Waiguru, Chairperson C.O.G and Governor Kirinyaga County; Hon. Gladys Boss, MGH, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly; Lady Justice Effie Owuor;Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch EBS CBC; Hon. Dr. Evans Kidero, CAS, Investments, Trade and Industry; Tom Mshindi, Chairman KBC; Dr. Jennifer Riria, Founder KWFT; Hon. Eng. Nicholas Gumbo Wajonya, CAS Roads; Hon. James Ongwae, Chairman USF Advisory Board; Dr. Pamela Olet, Chairperson, Nairobi Rivers Commission; Hon. Fred Outa, Kenya Ambassador to Egypt; Flora Mworoa, Regional Commissioner, Nyanza; Hon. Elizabeth Ongoro; Japh Olende, Chairman Nyanza International Investment Conference; Eng George Macodawa, Chairman Nyanza Professionals; Hon. Omondi Anyanga, Chairman Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority; Mr. Ken Onditi MBS, Nyanza Regional Director, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI); Mr. Dianga Waore Chairman LBDA; Hon. Jared Kopiyo, Chairman SONY Sugar; Mr. Roy Sasaka Telewa, CEO NGAAF; Con Omore, Governance Advisor FCDO; Hamisi Williams, Assistant Rep. FAO; Justice Aburili Adam Israel; Lilian Mahiri; Roseline Njogu; Dr. Vera Manduku; FCPA Rose Osoro; Hon Basil Osoro; Prof. Aloo Obudho and Betty Oranga, Director of Street Children Rehabilitation Fund;among hundreds of professionals.
PANY Women officials present included Chairperson Betty Adera; Vice Chair Ruth Okowa;
Mrs. Rose Nyamunga, Deputy Patron PANY; Mrs. Joan McOdawa, Deputy Patron PANY; Joan Obunga, Secretary, PANY; Dr. Silpher Owich, Treasurer PANY; Ambassador Grace Okara Organizing Secretary, PANY; Betty Otiato, Deputy Organizing Secretary, PANY and Archie Alai.
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