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SHOFCO Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kennedy Odede and Kilifi Deputy Governor Flora Chibule during the election of SHOFCO Urban Network leaders in Kilifi on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. [Courtesy]
More than 500 students, 1,500 young people and 1,200 women in Kilifi have gained scholarships, skills training and business support through community development programmes.
The initiative has enabled beneficiaries to secure jobs, start businesses and expand existing enterprises, improving household incomes across the county.
"I can now pay school fees for my children and provide for my family. The training and loan changed my life. I am now an independent woman," said Gladys Mwaka, who started a tailoring business after receiving training and a loan to buy sewing equipment.
