Efforts are being made to rejuvenate the Girl Guide Movement in schools across Trans Nzoia County, which had previously gone dormant.
The Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA) organised a two-day skilling programme for volunteer teachers from the five subcounties.
The association's county commissioner, Rashid Mwananisha, stated that the event aimed to equip educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to train future Girl Guide leaders, thereby bringing new energy to the movement.
"This initiative is particularly significant, as the Girl Guides movement had been dormant in the region for some time. The goal is to revive it and ensure its sustainability," said Mrs. Mwananisha.
The training, held at Kitale School, attracted over 55 trainees from 55 schools across the county, with the goal of ensuring the movement establishes its presence in every school.
“We are training these teachers to become trainers themselves, who will then go on to teach and empower more girls in the region,” said Rashid.
The trainee teachers present were enthusiastic, recognising the potential the Girl Guide movement holds in shaping young girls' lives.
"This is our chance to help the girls develop life skills, leadership qualities, and, most importantly, to realise their potential. This movement is going to change lives,” said Ms. Patricia Melisa from Lessos Primary School.
The Deputy Headteacher of Kitale School Mr. Etyang Iseme urged the Ministry of Education to finance the movement to enhance its impact.
“While the movement has not been fully funded in the past, we see the positive impact it has on girls' discipline, character, and confidence,” said Mr. Iseme.
One of the trainers, Betty Kirui, encouraged girls in schools across the county to embrace Girl Guiding, saying it is very beneficial.
“This training is about building a better world, one girl at a time. Through the Girl Guides programme, we teach life skills, leadership, discipline, and responsibility,” she said.