12/08/2025
A Call to Action for Western/Mulembe Women Congress in OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025
Following our recent meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry in Nairobi. The Cabinet Secretary expressed her enthusiasm for partnering with the Western/Mulembe Women Congress on a groundbreaking initiative.
The Ministry wants to work with us to encourage our members to plant indigenous tree seedlings and fruit trees. This is a powerful opportunity for us to not only contribute to the environment but also to empower our communities.
Here are the key points from our meeting:
1. The government will buy tree seedlings from our members on Mazingira Day to be planted in our homesteads and other designated areas.
2. The culmination of this effort will be in Trans-Nzoia County, where the Ministry and the President will present checks to our women in recognition of their hard work.
3. The Ministry is also partnering with us to restore the Kakamega Rainforest.
4. The ministry will also focus on Mt. Elgon Forest, focusing on environmental restoration and peace-building.
This is to urge all our leaders—national, county, sub-county, and ward—to begin the crucial work of identifying and mapping out individuals who are already planting trees. Let's encourage them to expand their efforts and invite more members to join this noble cause. This initiative is a testament to the strength and influence of the Western/Mulembe Women Congress. It's an opportunity for us to lead by example, create economic empowerment for our members, and secure a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Let's rise to this occasion and make this partnership a resounding success. Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Sincerely,
Mildred Chimwene
National Secretary
WESTERN/MULEMBE WOMEN CONGRESS
Kakamega county public accountability forum
