More than 3000 pupils drawn from 20 primary schools in Mutomo and Ikutha subcounties in Kitui have received shoes courtesy of the Zero Barefoot Campaign, which is spearheaded by Charlene Ruto.
Charlene said the shoe distribution exercise targeted 20 primary schools in the area, and that the campaign is set to benefit needier pupils in other schools across the county.
The communities around the schools also benefited from food aid from the Ministry of East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development.
The shoe distribution event exercise held at Itumba Primary School in Mutomo was also graced by Peninah Malonza, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development, Kitui South MP Rachael Kaki, Kitui County Commissioner Kipchumba Ruto, Members of County Assembly among other local leaders.
During the event, CS Malonza underscored the need for unity among leaders to foster faster development and social cohesion.
CS Malonza and MP Kaki agreed to work together in unity and harmony for the welfare of the area.
She said the Ministry of EAC, ASALs and Regional Development had initiated myriad initiatives towards East African Community integration as well as community resilience and development projects in 24 arid and semi-arid Counties in Kenya.
She called on some local leaders to support the ongoing distribution of government food aid to local needy families, noting that it was a critical emergency function in alleviating suffering in disaster situations.
Malonza said she was not at war with any of the local leaders but was focused on delivering quality service to all Kenyans.
