Data collection for Rapid Assessment for Opportunities for WEE in Machakos County Project - 3rd and 4th Feb 2026

The data collection phase for the Rapid Assessment for Opportunities for Women's Economic Empowerment in Machakos County has officially begun. Research teams are now on the ground across three sub-counties: Mwala, Kangundo, and Masinga.

Over the next two days, enumerators will be engaging with community members to gather vital primary data as part of this needs assessment. The exercise follows a successful training session where researchers were equipped with and familiarized with the research tools.

This on-the-ground data collection marks a crucial step toward understanding local opportunities and barriers to women's economic participation. Findings will inform the design of a targeted intervention by the University of Nairobi Women's Economic Empowerment Hub in partnership with the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).