President Kenyatta affirmed his commitment to continue spreading transformational projects across the 47 counties, saying under his leadership no part of the country will lag behind in development.
For instance in Kitui County, President Kenyatta said his administration has invested Kshs 810 million to provide modern medical equipment to Kitui Level 5 Hospital and Mwingi Level 4 Hospital through the Managed Equipment Services (MES) project. This has ensured that residents have access to specialised health care that was previously out of their reach.
Kitui Level 5 Hospital and Mwingi Level 4 Hospital received theatre, sterilization and surgical sets, imaging and radiology equipment at a cost of Kshs 430 million and Kshs 380 million respectively.
The President said his Government’s investment in free maternity services has reduced home deliveries resulting in a significant decrease in maternal and infant mortality.
“Our investment has bought health services closer to people, delivering relief to families and communities that were previously held back by the high cost of getting treatment for loved ones,” President Kenyatta pointed out, saying that those projects coupled with other transformational initiatives are the reason why he is seeking a second term.
The President, who was accompanied by Deputy President William Ruto, emphasised the Jubilee government’s all-inclusive approach to development and its determination to ensure no part of the country is marginalised.
Ukambani leaders, including Kitui South MP Rachael Nyamai and her Mwingi Central counterpart Joe Mutambo, assured the President and his deputy of the region’s support based on the Jubilee’s delivery track record that has lifted the lives of Kenyans across the country.