The MSEA Embu Office was invited by Practical Action to facilitate governance and conflict management training for three groups: Embu Clean Energy Association (Embu County), Wendo Group (Meru County), and Thamachu Association (Tharaka Nithi County).
The three associations are supported by Practical Action under the Women in Energy Enterprises Kenya project, funded by ENERGIA.
These associations are actively engaged in clean energy initiatives, including the production of briquettes and improved cookstoves (jiko kisasa). They are also exploring opportunities to diversify into other clean energy enterprises such as solar energy and biogas.
The training aimed to equip the leaders of the three associations with knowledge and skills in governance and conflict management.
It focused on helping them understand the principles of good leadership, their roles and responsibilities as leaders, and effective ways of managing conflicts within their associations.
The sessions were highly informative and interactive, fostering active participation among the attendees. Also in attendance was Madam Winnie Mukiri, the Chief Officer for Gender, Children, and Social Services in Tharaka Nithi County.
By Anthony Solly
