{"id":9470,"date":"2025-11-28T18:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=9470"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:57:36","slug":"message-from-dr-rasha-kelej-ceo-of-merck-foundation-on-congratulating-kenya-first-lady-mama-rachel-ruto-and-joyful-women-organisation-on-16-years-of-inspiring-women-economic-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=9470","title":{"rendered":"Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Congratulating Kenya First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto and Joyful Women Organisation on 16 Years of Inspiring Women Economic Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-Kenya-First-Lady-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9471\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-Kenya-First-Lady-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-Kenya-First-Lady-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-Kenya-First-Lady-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-Kenya-First-Lady-600x857.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-Kenya-First-Lady.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure><p>I extend heartfelt congratulations to\u00a0<strong>H.E. Mama Rachel Ruto E.G.H., First Lady of Kenya<\/strong>, and the\u00a0<strong>Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO)<\/strong>\u00a0on marking 16 impactful years of inspiring women economic empowerment across Kenya. This remarkable milestone, sixteen years of empowering women, strengthening communities, and driving real change is truly an achievement to be celebrated.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-3-Final-1024x808.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-3-Final-1024x808.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-3-Final-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-3-Final-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-3-Final-600x473.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-3-Final.jpg 1521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Through their table-banking model and community-led initiatives, Joyful Women has opened pathways for women to start businesses, support their families, and uplift their communities. Mama Rachel\u2019s visionary leadership continues to pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous Kenya. We celebrate Mama Rachel\u2019s visionary leadership and partnership in building a more inclusive, prosperous Kenya.<\/p><p>Merck Foundation is closely working with&nbsp;<strong>The First Lady of Kenya<\/strong>, and as a part of our joint efforts to strengthen healthcare capacity in Kenya, we have provided&nbsp;<strong>295 scholarships<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>for Kenyan healthcare providers<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>44 critical and underserved specialties<\/strong>, helping to transform the patient care landscape across the country.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-5-Final-688x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9473\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6716700225761181;width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-5-Final-688x1024.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-5-Final-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-5-Final-768x1143.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-5-Final-600x893.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Image-5-Final.jpeg 806w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover, in partnership with the&nbsp;<strong>Kenya First Lady<\/strong>, we will provide almost 100 scholarships of one-year postgraduate diploma of critical nutrition for Kenyan doctors across the 47 counties of Kenya over the next four years as part of her Feed One, End Hunger Program.<\/p><p>Additionally, through our&nbsp;<strong>\u201cEducating Linda\u201d program<\/strong>, we are also providing&nbsp;<strong>annual scholarships to 47 deserving yet underprivileged Kenyan schoolgirls<\/strong>, helping them continue their education and enabling them to reach their full potential.<\/p><p>Congratulations once again on 16 years of impact, here\u2019s to many more! #JoyfulAt16<\/p><p>Warm regards,<\/p><p><strong>Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.)<\/strong><\/p><p>CEO, Merck Foundation<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main-Image-1-Final-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main-Image-1-Final-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main-Image-1-Final-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main-Image-1-Final-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main-Image-1-Final-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main-Image-1-Final.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I extend heartfelt congratulations to\u00a0H.E. 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