Governor Natembeya said the nearby Kaptien Dispensary will receive Ksh. 84 million worth of drugs. He warned those involved in the pilferage of drugs meant to assist the sick. ” Be extra vigilant and report any cases of the availability of drugs with KEMSA inscriptions. When coming across such, notify me and surely nitafunga watu wa aina hiyo”
By David Musundi |Gerald Bwisa
Cases of perennial water shortages in Kaptien Village, Toro Sub Location, Sirende Ward in Trans Nzoia County will soon be a thing of the past after the County government commissioned a water project worth Ksh. 3 million. The project is being undertaken by the County’s Department of Water and Environment as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The Water Supply Project Will benefit AIC Kaptien Primary and Secondary school, Kaptien Dispensary and the local community. Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya who spoke during the commissioning of the water project said his administration expected a hydrological survey report to enable his administration to avail water on a timely basis to alleviate perennial water shortage.
” Bwana Gacheru make sure that the hydrological survey report is available for perusal. We shouldn’t let ourselves to be cheated to drill air since science is real and not guess work “, the Governor said to his water and Environment CECM Patrick Gacheru who was present. The County boss revealed that more funds will be pumped into the main project on River Nzoia. ” We will also build a water kiosk outside the school to serve the interest of area residents. It is sometimes not good for residents to mix with students to minimise cases of child molestation “, he said.
The Governor said the nearby Kaptien Dispensary will receive Ksh. 84 million worth of drugs. He warned those involved in the pilferage of drugs meant to assist the sick. ” Be extra vigilant and report any cases of the availability of drugs with KEMSA inscriptions. When coming across such, notify me and surely nitafunga watu wa aina hiyo”, he said.
” We will soon construct a maternity wing to enable mothers to have safe deliveries. We will also seek to help the vulnerable get NHIF card to facilitate seamless treatment “, he said. The governor said with the cooperation of the area Ward Representative residents will receive rapid development
On education, the Governor said his administration will not sit on the fence but will strive to do more infrastructural projects that will go a long way in improving standards of education. ” Education is the domain of the National Government, but we will chip in to build more classes. Your MP should also use CDF to benefit residents.
The Governor who officially opened the Kaptien Dispensary on Tuesday afternoon said his administration will equip the facility which he said will receive a nurse and clinical officer to help in meeting the needs of the local people who in the past travelled to Uasin Gishu County in search of treatment. He ordered the Health CECM Dr Pepela Wanjala and his Chief Officer Dr Emmanuel Wanjala to embark on upgrading the Dispensary to a health centre status. ” We will soon construct a maternity wing to enable mothers to have safe deliveries. We will also seek to help the vulnerable get NHIF card to facilitate seamless treatment “, he said. The governor said with the cooperation of area Ward Representative’s residents will receive rapid development.
He challenged residents of Kaptien to take advantage of the Nawiri Fund which he revived to venture into businesses. ” We have set aside more than Ksh. 150 million in the Nawiri Fund and we want our people not to sit idle waiting for jobs”, he said. He reminded those who think there are white-collar jobs to think of more opportunities. ” You can excel in life if you treat life with seriousness. Don’t be idle anymore, youths should take this challenge and venture into the yonder “, he noted. ” We also encourage those in women groups to come forward and take cash to do business “.
Also present were the County Secretary who is the chief of Public Service Madam Truphosa Amere, CECM’s Patrick Gacheru (Water and Environment), Samson Ojwang (PSM), Julia Kichwen (Education), Bonface Wanyonyi (Finance), Governance Chief Officer Sammy Sichangi Chief of Staff Dickson Wamocho and Sirende Ward representative Alfred Weswa among others.
