Health

𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂, 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -Residents of Kambu have commended the County Government of Makueni for its continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and improved service delivery across the county.

During an engagement with residents at Kambu Sub-County Hospital, following the groundbreaking ceremony for a KSh 54 million Maternal and Newborn Care Facility, residents also recognised the dedication of healthcare workers in delivering quality healthcare services to the community.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili highlighted various developments in the health sector across Makueni County and encouraged residents to enrol in and utilise the Mutula Care Programme, noting that KSh 90 million had been set aside to support access to healthcare. She also sensitised parents on the dangers of gum cutting among children and urged communities to abandon the harmful practice.

In a demonstration of compassion, the Deputy Governor waived the hospital bill of a mother who had delivered but was unable to settle her medical expenses. She also offered support to another patient in urgent need of treatment.

She expressed her appreciation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for supporting the construction of the maternity unit and creating employment opportunities for local residents through the engagement of local labour.

The Deputy Governor was accompanied by CECMs Joyce Mutua, Dr Paul Musila, Chief Officers Dr Harvey Mulei, Dr Alex Mulinge, Tryphine Mulei and Japheth Kiminza, alongside Members of the County Assembly Harrison Mutie and Francis Mulwa.

𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- Access to quality maternal and newborn healthcare in Kambu is set for a major boost following the groundbreaking of a modern maternity and newborn unit at Kambu Sub-County Hospital, led by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili.

The KSh 54 million project, implemented through a partnership involving the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will have a 30-bed capacity comprising seven pre-natal beds, 17 post-natal beds and six beds for the newborn and Kangaroo Care units. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of July 2027.

Once completed, the unit will provide mothers with improved care before and after delivery while strengthening support for newborn babies, including those requiring specialised attention.

The Deputy Governor was accompanied by CECM for Health Services Joyce Mutua and several Chief Officers during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Kibwezi 5th November – Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili Thursday Morning inspected the ongoing construction of the KSh 70 million Maternity Wing and Newborn Unit at Kibwezi Sub-County Hospital, a project funded by the M-PESA Foundation.

The project is currently 50 per cent complete, with completion expected in January 2027. Once completed, the 60-bed-capacity facility will feature a maternity ward, labour and delivery rooms, a Kangaroo Mother Care Unit, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), laundry facilities, a soak pit, a placenta pit and an incinerator.

The facility is expected to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services by expanding access to quality care and providing a dedicated environment for mothers and newborns.

The Deputy Governor was accompanied by CECM for Health Services Joyce Mutua, Chief Officers Dr Harvey Mulei and Japheth Kiminza, among other officials.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili has commissioned newly constructed staff quarters at Kyuasini Dispensary, aimed at improving healthcare workers’ working conditions and enhancing access to healthcare services in the area.

The new accommodation will enable healthcare workers to remain on-site, supporting round-the-clock operations and improving the facility’s capacity to provide 24-hour healthcare services.

During the event, Mulili highlighted several development commitments for the area, including the deployment of a grader to facilitate the completion of Mumbuni Road. She also said the county government has rolled out support for 30 community groups through the Makueni County Empowerment Fund, with each group set to receive KSh 50,000.

She urged residents to desist from vandalising churches, calling on the community to respect places of worship and protect shared community institutions.

The Deputy Governor made the remarks during a day-long development tour of Ukia Ward, where governor Mutula kilonzo Jr led inspection and commissioning of completed projects across the ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the newly renovated outpatient and laboratory blocks at Iuani Health Centre in Ukia Ward, Kaiti Sub-County.

Accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku, MCAs, CEC Members and other county officials, the Governor was welcomed by residents who thanked the county government for upgrading the facility.

During the inspection, he directed the Department of Health to immediately deploy a laboratory technician to support diagnostic services.

At the event, Kyanzuki Self-Help Group received KSh 204,000 under the Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme to boost its income-generating activities.

The Governor said the county government was rolling out programmes to empower self-help groups and improve household incomes.

The commissioning is part of his day-long development tour of Ukia Ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. kicks off the Ukia Ward Development Tour with the commissioning of the Nthangu Dispensary Staff Quarters.

The Governor, accompanied by several MCAs, including area MCA Eng. Ndolo, County Executive Committee Members, county officials and local leaders, also inspected service delivery at the dispensary.

The newly commissioned staff quarters is expected to enhance staff welfare, improve working conditions and strengthen healthcare service delivery to residents.

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – HE. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Tuesday launched nine strategic documents to strengthen county health and nutrition interventions, tackle malnutrition and accelerate progress towards national and county health goals.

Speaking during the launch, Governor Mutula reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality healthcare, emphasizing that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. He described every maternal death as a tragedy, underscoring the need for stronger interventions to protect mothers and newborns.

The Governor also thanked development partners and stakeholders, noting that their collaboration has contributed to improved access to quality health and nutrition services across Makueni County.

Among the documents launched is the Makueni County Multi-Sectoral Food and Nutrition Security Policy, developed through a collaborative partnership between the county Department of Health Services and Nutrition International.

Others include the Makueni Nutrition Action Plan 2025/26–2029/30, the Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026–2028, which seeks to reduce maternal and newborn deaths through a six-month rapid-results initiative, and the Makueni County Health Research Agenda 2026–2030.

The remaining documents cover maternal and newborn health protocols, nutrition advocacy under OMMI, the current situation analysis on MNCAHN+N in Makueni County, and the perinatal investment case.

The multi-sectoral initiative brings together departments and stakeholders across health, agriculture, lands, finance, gender and other sectors to address food insecurity, malnutrition and maternal and newborn health challenges.