Distinguished guests, our partners in progress, community leaders, members of the Kibunja Foundation, our relentless community champions, and most importantly—my dear sisters, the resilient women and the bright-eyed girls of Mutuini and Dagoretti South,
Good morning!
Today is not just another gathering on the calendar. Today is a declaration. It is a loud, clear statement from the heart of Dagoretti that our women matter, our women are rising, and no girl in this constituency will ever be left behind again!
I am humbled to stand here at Kirigu Primary School. To be invited into your space is an honor, but to witness your courage is an inspiration. I celebrate you not just for being here, but for your daily determination to weave a better tomorrow for Mutuini. You are the heartbeat of this community.
Our theme today, “Rights, Justice, Action for All: Give to Gain,” demands that we look at our reality. I want to ask you a simple question:
What happens when a woman in Dagoretti says, “I will not give up”?
- She doesn’t just change her own story; she rewrites the history of her entire household.
- She doesn’t just feed her children; she nourishes the soul of the community.
- She doesn’t just survive; she leads a movement that can change the world.
Look at this organization! In 2023, you were 100. Today, you are over 1,000 strong. This isn’t just growth; this is a Mutuini Revolution. It is a movement of hope that says: “We may have started in the grassroots, but our dreams have no ceiling.”
The Hard Truth but even as we celebrate, we must be honest. In our informal settlements and our villages, the path to justice is often blocked. While global statistics tell us women hold only 64% of the rights men do, we know that on the ground, the gap feels even wider. Too many of our sisters in Dagoretti are still expected to suffer in silence. Too many of our girls are made to feel that their voices don’t carry weight.
Today, from this podium, I say: Enough is enough.
- No woman in Mutuini should bear the weight of violence alone.
- No girl in Dagoretti South should feel powerless against her circumstances.
- No voice in this community should ever be drowned out.
My Commitment to You I am not here today just to speak; I am here to act.
Through the Gakami Mustard Seed Foundation, alongside my friends and partners, I am declaring my commitment to provide the financial support needed to strengthen your local efforts. Dreams are the seeds, but resources are the water—and I am here to make sure your seeds grow.
Furthermore, as your sub county Commander, I am honored to announce the strengthening of a dedicated desk where you will be heard. Under my command, officers of the National Police Service are being tasked to listen with empathy and act with speed on the challenges facing the women of this region.
This desk is more than furniture; it is a sanctuary of justice. It is a place where your dignity is protected. When a woman of Mutuini speaks, the law must listen. When an injustice is reported, action must follow.
To My Sisters and Daughters: You are not weak. You are the backbone of Dagoretti. Resilience isn’t just about “getting by.” It’s about looking at a difficult situation and saying, “My current location is not my final destination.”
- Do not let the dust of the streets limit the height of your vision.
- Do not let your past hold a pen to your future.
- Start where you are. Use the little you have. Become the giant you were meant to be.
Let us embrace “Give to Gain.” When we give each other a hand up, we gain a village that cannot be broken. When we mentor a girl at Kirigu Primary today, we gain a CEO or a Commander tomorrow.
In Conclusion: The power to rise is already in your blood. The courage to succeed is already in your spirit. The future of Dagoretti South is waiting for you to claim it.
Rise above the fear. Rise above the labels. Rise into your purpose.
Together, we will build a Mutuini where every woman lives with dignity and every girl walks with her head held high.
Thank you, God bless you, and keep rising!