First lady Margaret Kenyatta Hosts Her First Public Event First Lady Margaret Kenyatta hosted her first public event by flagging off shoes distribution project, which is aimed at giving millions of shoes to poor children. The project by Ahadi Kenya Trust, is targeted to children from underprivileged areas and families with the efforts of eradicating jiggers. A recent study shows that over 1.4 million people are infected with jiggers. Sadly, most of this population, with a rough estimate of 80%, are school going children. Our First lady said that this shoe problem is a simple solution to such a huge problem that is affecting millions of people. Margaret Kenyatta disclosed that the fight against jiggers is very dear to her heart since she has met many people who have been affected the menace.She went on to add that it is not necessary for the infected people to be held hostage at home and school going children to miss out of school because of jigger infestation. We are very pleased with the amazing works that Margaret Kenyatta is doing for the country. We sure hope that the shoe project will be successful in the fight against jiggers in the country.
