Speaking during the interactive meeting, Dr. Opiyo highlighted the numerous benefits the center is set to bring to the community stating that it will definitely transform the upbringing of their children. Additionally, she noted that the project will ease the parenting process by giving time to mothers to fend for their families.

The IHELP project Principal Investigator, Dr. Rose Opiyo addressing the participants.

" I would like to appreciate the Shiveye community for welcoming this project. This is a community project; I urge you to fully own it for its sustainability. As MMUST, we are here to give you skills, train, empower and support you. This project will only be successful if you step up your efforts in the management of the center," stated Dr. Opiyo.

One of the Community Administrators, Mr. Chris Wanga, reiterated that as the representative to the Shiveye community, the IHELP project is a golden opportunity for them to learn more about caregiving, especially the inclusivity aspect.

One of the community members giving a point at the event.

“I am certain that this project will transform this community since we have seen it working in our neighboring Wards. Apart from bringing us together it will improve the upbringing of our children under the age of four as well as give an opportunity for integration to the ones living with disabilities,” stressed Mr. Wanga.

The community members applauded MMUST for empowering the Shiveye community through the IHELP project. They expressed their readiness to receive many more projects that can transform their livelihoods. Notably, through such initiatives, MMUST is providing new knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of sustainable development in communities.

By Linet Owuor