Umoja Women are known champions for girls and women rights. They have set an explicit example of women empowerment through various means. They stand with all vulnerable women of the society and sensitizing them on their rights and demanding for the same. The women participate in community leadership, own properties and fighting for their socio-economic indepedence. Likewise they channel positive energy to all women in the community and beyond.
With their own academy, it has played a big role in promoting young and vulnerable girls in gaining scholarship and finding opportunity to learn to better their tomorrow.
Umoja Uaso Women Group ladies are diversifying economic alternatives from just livestock rearing and tourist beaded jewelry business. Livestock keeping is susceptible to diseases, drought and insecurity through cattle raids. By trying their hands in gardening, it provides enough for all the villages households as well as access to balance diet. A variety of vegetables and fruits are cultivated that is enough to provide the school with fresh farm produce and the surplus is sold to consumers seeking farm fresh vegetables
Umoja Muehlbauer Academy was supported by benefactors in building sanitation facilities for pupils. This included 4 bathroom, 3 toilets and a wash area in the middle. Since the provision of the infrastructure, our pupils have continued to observe hygiene and cases of stomach ailments decreased tremendously.
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In 1990, 15 women formed and registered the Umoja Uaso Women's Group with the then Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Social Services to address these issues. They started by selling beadwork and other goods. After facing threats from men jealous of their success, the members decided to found a women-only village and reside together.