Governor Malombe Commissions New Homecraft Centre in Mutomo/Kibwea Ward

UAE Homecrafts centre 

Our Reporter 

In a move aimed at empowering local communities through practical skills training, Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today commissioned a newly constructed Homecraft Centre at the UAE area of Mutomo/Kibwea Ward in Kitui South Sub-County.


The Governor, accompanied by top county officials including County Ministers and Chief Officers, presided over the handover of the facility, which is set to become a hub for vocational and life skills training for residents. Also at hand to receive the Governor was area MCA David Masaku. 


The Mutomo/ Kibwea Ward boasts of 119 community projects are that positively impacting lives.  


The Homecraft Centre is expected to play a crucial role in equipping community members—particularly women and youth—with practical skills in areas such as tailoring, cooking, home management, and small-scale enterprise development. 


By bringing these training opportunities closer to the grassroots, the facility addresses the longstanding challenge of limited access to vocational training in rural areas.


For the people of Mutomo/Kibwea Ward, the centre is a space where residents can acquire marketable skills, improve their livelihoods, and contribute to the local economy. 


The commissioning of the Homecraft Centre forms part of Governor Malombe's broader development agenda, which prioritises bringing essential services and infrastructure closer to wananchi. 


The Governor has consistently emphasised that meaningful development must reach every corner of Kitui County, including the most remote wards.  



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