Feature: Boost as CBO receives Sh100,000 from NGAAF

By Radio the Sheriff

Under the warm afternoon sun at Kiplelji Market Grounds, smiles lit up the faces of dozens of villagers. It wasn't just any ordinary day — it was a day of hope, of recognition, and of new beginnings for the people of Kaminjeiwa village in Bomet County.

Kamapwai Sete Community-Based Organization (CBO), a humble but determined group of over 100 members, received a Ksh 100,000 cheque from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). The funds were delivered personally by Bomet County Woman Representative, Hon. Linet Chepkorir “Toto,” in what many locals described as a rare and touching gesture of true leadership.

“This is not just about money. It’s about restoring faith — faith that leaders can still walk with us, talk with us, and stand with us,” said Mr. Peter Ruto, the chairman of the CBO, his voice filled with emotion. “Since the 2022 elections, this is the first time an elected leader has come right to our doorstep with tangible help. We won’t forget this.”

The grant is set to fund income-generating projects and capacity-building efforts by the group — many of whom are women, youth, and small-scale farmers. But that day, it wasn’t just the cheque that moved people. Hon. Linet also handed out umbrellas to local mama mboga (women traders) shielding them from both rain and sun in their daily hustle, and gifted a new wheelchair to a local resident living with a disability — drawing loud cheers and heartfelt claps from the crowd.

“I’m proud of what Kamapwai Sete CBO has achieved,” said Hon. Linet, addressing the gathering. “This money is meant to change lives. Use it wisely, and let it grow your community from within. Bomet has waited long enough — now is our time.”

She also praised residents for their participation in the recent Inua Mama initiative, calling it a model for how communities can unite around development.

For the members of Kamapwai Sete, many of whom have long worked behind the scenes to support each other through small savings and shared resources, the moment felt like a turning point.

“Today, we feel seen. We feel heard,” said Mary Chepkemoi, one of the group’s founding members. “This cheque means we can buy equipment, start projects, and maybe even train our youth. It gives us dignity.”

The donation is part of a broader wave of development projects launched by Hon. Linet in recent weeks under the NGAAF, with Kamapwai Sete CBO becoming the third group to benefit.

For Kaminjeiwa village, it’s not just about the money — it’s about a sense of possibility. As the crowd dispersed, laughter echoed across the fields and the buzz of new ideas began to take root. A village was reminded that sometimes, real change starts with a single step — or a single cheque — and a leader who chooses to walk beside her people.