Joyful Women

Rachel Ruto calls on Vihiga women to turn farming into bigger businesses

Western

Rachel Ruto calls on Vihiga women to turn farming into bigger businesses

She said planned and ongoing investment in modern markets would give women safer and more dignified spaces to sell their produce and connect with wider markets

By Chrispho Owuor 11 Sep 2026

Rachel Ruto marks 16 years of Joyful Women’s national impact

Business

Rachel Ruto marks 16 years of Joyful Women’s national impact

Founded in 2009, the organisation has grown into one of the strongest platforms for women to build businesses, support their families and nurture leadership skills. The First Lady emphasized the heart of the model, noting that “the transaction is not about money. Your sisterhood is the bank, and that is where transformation is anchored.”

By Chrispho Owuor 27 Nov 2025

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