🧱 Brick by Brick: How Women in Bomet County Are Building Their Future

In the heart of Bomet County, a remarkable group of women is shaping more than just clay—they are shaping their futures, their families, and their community. Through KWEN’s Brick Making Project, these women have turned a simple skill into a sustainable livelihood, proving the power of collective effort and determination.

From Soil to Strength

What started as a small idea—training women in brick making—has grown into a thriving enterprise. Today, the women's group gathers early each morning at their communal worksite. With practiced hands, they mold, shape, and fire high-quality bricks used in homes, schools, and businesses across the region.

But for these women, brick making is more than just a job.

It’s a source of:

• Steady income to support their families.
• Financial independence, allowing them to save, invest, and plan for the future.
• Community development, as their bricks help build essential infrastructure right in their own neighborhoods.

Meet the Women Behind the Bricks

“Before this project, many of us depended entirely on unpredictable farm work. Now, with brick making, we have a reliable way to earn a living. We work together, support each other, and we are proud to see our bricks building schools and homes in Bomet.”

For mothers like Margaret, the income from brick sales pays school fees, buys food, and supports medical expenses. The impact goes beyond their own households—improving the well-being of the whole community.

Why Brick Making Works

• ✅ Skill-based income – With proper training, brick making becomes a reliable trade that doesn’t depend on external markets.
• ✅ Local demand – With ongoing construction in the area, there’s a constant need for quality, affordable bricks.
• ✅ Group power – Working together, the women share labor, reduce costs, and negotiate better prices for their bricks.

A Foundation for the Future

The Brick Making Project has not only sustained these women but empowered them. Through KWEN’s support, they’ve gained:

• Business skills in pricing, marketing, and managing profits.
• Confidence in leadership and teamwork.
• A shared sense of purpose in building both physical structures and stronger lives.

Looking Ahead

As the group expands, they hope to:

• Invest in better tools and equipment.
• Train more women in the community.
• Explore opportunities to supply bricks for larger infrastructure projects across the county.