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October 15, 2020October 24, 2020

Hope for mothers with physically challenged children as Lions Club of Menengai steps in

Children living with physical disorders have been facing numerous challenges in society during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This has been revealed after Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru embarked on charity work to reach out to various groups of disabled children in society.

The Club on Wednesday visited Nakuru’s Pangani Special School where they donated food and non-food items to the special unit children and vowed continued support.

Led by the Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru President Rani Ramchandani, the organization noted that such children if not taken care of with love can go into depression.

And speaking on Friday at Free Area Chief’s Office after making donation of food hampers as well as no food items to parents who have physically challenged children, Rani said the society should join efforts in taking care of the same.

The Club has been able to reach out to 60 children with physical disorders in Nakuru and Rani has promised to ensure they reach out to more.

“I noticed that during this COVID-19 pandemic, the disabled have been neglected and that is why as Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru we stepped in so that they can feel somebody is there for them” she said.

Some of the parents who spoke to this writer at Free area in Nakuru East stating that they have gone through harsh economic times.

The visit by Lions Club of Menengai however, is like oases in the desert as they feel hope and encouraged.

“We have had many challenges during this COVID-19 period but with organizations such as Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru coming we feel loved through the support to these children” said one of the parent.

Nakuru East Leader for Persons Living With Disability Mr.George Otieno revealing that many mothers with physically challenged children are struggling on their own after their husbands deserted them.

Otieno says if such mothers can be supported then they will come out as many are living in fear due to stigma.

He called on society to embrace such children as they are also abled differently.

“There are many mothers with children who are physically challenged. We need to reach to them and show them love plus support” said Otieno.

Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru donated food hampers and blankets to the mothers at Free Area Chief’s office.

October 15, 2020October 24, 2020

Embrace hand washing even during post-Covid-19, residents told

Nakuru residents have been urged to embrace hand washing not only during this COVID-19 Pandemic but also post-COVID-19.

Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru President Rani Ramchandani says the hand washing should be a norm as it will avert spread of various diseases such as flu.

Speaking at Free area Chief’s office after launching hand washing station to mark this year’s Global Hand washing Day, Rani stated that simple hand washing with soap and water can save

lives.

“As a society we have to embrace hand washing during this COVID-19 pandemic and post-COVID-19.So even as we mark this Global Hand washing Day we also need to continue adhering to the government’s measures as far as COVID-19 is concerned” said Rani.

During the activity, Lions Club of Menengai also donated food and non-food items to members of the Jitokeze Self Help Youth Group in Free area.

Jitokeze Youth Group that partnered with Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru during the activity has been taking part in matters environment conservation and hygiene as well as support for teenage mothers during COVID-19 pandemic.

Group’s Coordinator Lucy Mboche lauding Lions Club of Menengai for the continued support to ensure a better society.

She also reiterated the need for members of the public to embrace hand washing as it will go a long way in averting spread of diseases in society.

“We are grateful for the support we have been receiving from Lions Club of Menengai Nakuru. As we mark this Global Hand washing Day our appeal is to the society to embrace the same” She said.

‘Hand Hygiene for All’ is the theme of this year’s Global Hand washing Day, following a recent World Health Organization initiative calling for improved hand hygiene.

Global Hand washing Day is an annual global advocacy day established by the Global Handwashing Partnership to advocate for hand washing with soap as an easy, effective and frugal way to prevent diseases and save lives.

August 25, 2020October 9, 2020

Lions club of Menengai, Nakuru moves to restore hope for rural girls, widows

The Lions club of Menengai, Nakuru has continued to reach out to vulnerable families among them widows as well as teenage girls through food and nonfood items donations in Nakuru and Baringo counties.

The Club on Tuesday was at Kiungururia Primary School in Eburu-Mbaruk ward on a similar mission where the members donated food and non-food items to over 30 vulnerable families as well as sanitary pads to 85 needy girls.

Ms Martha Muthoni-one of the elderly who received food hampers from Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru stated that their lives have not been the same as the majority are widows.

She however says that with such gestures from well-wishers they feel loved and their hope restored.

“Most of us are widows and when we are visited like this we feel loved and our hope in life re-kindled” said Ms Muthoni.

**Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru President Rani Ramchandani(in yellow jacket) with teenagers at Mbaruk during the donations.PHOTO/Pristone Mambili.**

Speaking after the exercise, Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru President Rani Ramchandani stated the vulnerability of families as well as teenage girls in rural areas of Nakuru and Baringo counties.

She noted that with the COVID-19 pandemic and schools closed most families are going through harsh economic times.

The situation has also affected girl child who a times cannot meet the basics such as sanitary pads and this has led many to engage in early sex for exchange of money to meet such.

However, the Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru President says through the charity program they have been able to reach out to many vulnerable girls and even empower them through talks on how to keep themselves safe from teenage pregnancies.

“Most families are vulnerable and the situation of COVID-19 has worsened. We also have girls who cannot afford basic needs such as pads which is contributing to teenage pregnancies and that is why as Lions Club Menengai we stepped in” said Ms Rani.

The Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru has also continued to reach out to teenagers (Boys and Girls) through the counseling sessions on matters of life.

Pastor Josphine Kiarie from Hope For Life Kenya who has been working with orphans and vulnerable groups in society,on her part commending Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru.

She reiterated that the girl child is once again becoming vulnerable during this COVID-19 pandemic as families are hit with the harsh economy.

She called on parents not to give up due to the COVID-19 pandemic but continue to talk to their children and ensure they are nurtured in the right way.

“We commend Lions Club of Menengai, Nakuru for the gesture. This is giving hope to these girls and they feel their dignity is restored. As parents we have a role to play to ensure the children are nurtured” she said.