Kisii county Governor James Ongwae (center) with his deputy Joash Maangi (right) and the late former MP Joel Onyancha during a past event. [Photo/The Star]
A new hospital is to be built in Magenche ward Bomachoge Borabu in Kisii county to help improve health care, Kisii county governor James Ongwae has said.
The governor said an investor will put up the hospital to boost existing health centers in the area.
Ongwae noted that the county government has engaged in discussions with an Austrian firm for the project.
"Talks are ongoing to persuade the foreign firm to set up the hospital to boost health sectors in the area. Locals will get job opportunities at the facility once it is set up," said Ongwae.
He assured that his administration is committed to ensure locals get proper healthcare to curb unnecessary deaths caused by poor medical services at health facilities.
Plans for the hospital comes as over 30 local dispensaries across the county remain closed due to lack of equipment and enough personnel.