Women's group secures Sh1.9 million deal to clean, green Kwale County’s Lungalunga border town

Members of the Kudzecha women’s group during a clean-up in Lungalunga town in Kwale County. (Photo: Farhiya Hussein)

By Farhiya Hussein
Sunday, July 6, 2025

For a period of six months, Kudzecha Women Limited Company will handle key public hygiene duties in the border town, including cleaning market areas, clearing clogged drainage systems, and planting trees to enhance the local environment.

A women-led enterprise in Kwale’s Lungalunga Sub-County has secured a Sh1.9 million contract to clean and maintain Lungalunga town—an important milestone in promoting community-driven development and improving environmental hygiene in the region.

Kudzecha Women Limited Company will oversee essential public hygiene tasks for six months, including cleaning market spaces, unclogging drainage systems, and planting trees across the border town.

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The company’s director, Mercy Kinago, said the group is ready to transform the face of Lungalunga, which plays a pivotal role in cross-border trade with Tanzania.

“Our work is not just about waste collection, it is about creating a sustainable and welcoming town that supports livelihoods. Lungalunga is an economic artery connecting us to Tanzania, and we are proud to contribute to its growth,” she said.

The initiative is part of Kwale County’s broader strategy to empower women and youth-led enterprises by awarding them priority in local development tenders.

According to Kinago, the contract will provide not only employment but also a platform to prove that women-led businesses can deliver on public service contracts.

Kudzecha Women Limited Company will oversee essential public hygiene tasks for six months, including cleaning market spaces, unclogging drainage systems, and planting trees across the border town. (Photo: Farhiya Hussein)

Game-changer for women

Mwanasiti Mnyeto, a member of Kudzecha, lauded the opportunity as a game-changer for women in business.

“This is more than a job, it is a statement that women can take charge of their communities and inspire others to follow suit,” she said.

Governor Fatuma Achani recently issued a directive encouraging all units within the county to prioritise registered local firms, particularly those run by women and young people.

So far, over 300 such enterprises have been registered, with at least 100 already benefiting from direct county tenders.

“Our mission is to ensure economic inclusion and dignity for our people. By supporting homegrown businesses like Kudzecha, we are not only delivering services but also building local capacity and resilience,” Governor Fatuma said.

She noted their aim is to create a clean and healthy environment for business in the region so that they can attract investors, especially from Tanzania, due to the strategic location of the Lungalunga town.

“My administration has so far awarded various project tenders to over 100 local women and youth companies, as a way of empowering women and youths, who are the majority facing the unemployment crisis,” she said.