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Governor Natembeya pledges Sh7m for Kitale hospital orthopaedic unit as over 100 amputees get artificial limbs.Trans Nzo...
03/10/2026

Governor Natembeya pledges Sh7m for Kitale hospital orthopaedic unit as over 100 amputees get artificial limbs.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has committed about kSh7 million to set up a fully equipped orthopaedic unit at the Trans Nzoia County Referral Hospital, so that patients with limb injuries and disabilities can be treated closer to home.Sh2 million will go to equipments immediately, while Sh5 million will be used to upgrade the facility.

The Governor made the announcement while touring the hospital, where more than 100 amputees from Trans Nzoia and neighbouring counties were fitted with artificial limbs during an outreach run with VisAbility (Swiss Ability Kenya), the Catholic Diocese of Kitale and the county Department of Health.

Mr Natembeya said he wants the hospital to become a leading orthopaedic centre for patients from Turkana, West Pokot and Bungoma as well. He said local staff would be trained so that within a year the centre can run on its own and train others.

He challenged health workers to be "agents of change", saying that helping someone walk again is a life-changing service. He also urged patients to keep conditions such as diabetes under control, and proposed using insurance cover to keep the unit running.

County Secretary Truphosa Amere said supporting people with disabilities is a moral and social duty and a divine calling. She said prayers are welcome, but the needy also require food, healthcare and aids such as crutches.

Health CEC Christopher Lorot promised to keep rolling out policies that move from words to real help for marginalised residents. Lands CEC Pius Gumo and Gender CEC Eliud Tormoi said the same.

Director of Medical Services Dr Isaac Kisiang'ani Babu said the county is deepening ties with the Catholic Church and international partners to keep such programmes going. "By moving from simple distribution to building local capacity, the government is not only giving immediate aid but also creating infrastructure that will serve the community for years," he said.
Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Vyuntine Mukhwana thanked the Governor for his support and said the outreach had been a success.

VisAbility representative and National Chair of the Association of Orthopaedic Prosthetics Kenneth Kipyegon said it was the largest outreach in the organisation's history. The team had aimed to help 50 people but fitted 100, even though more than 150 had asked for help.

He said the lightweight, affordable "below-the-knee" limbs use simple Swiss technology. A team of five officers, with volunteers and students, completed all the fittings in two weeks. Patients also came from West Pokot, Turkana, Kisumu and Uasin Gishu.

Mr Kipyegon said each county in the region is estimated to have 1,200 to 2,000 amputees in need, and the Kitale model could be copied elsewhere. VisAbility will keep working with the county to equip the local department.

Caro Nalianya of the Catholic Diocese of Kitale said people who had lived with amputations for years are now undergoing rehabilitation and walking again. She called on the county and national governments to make the support a long-term effort, not a one-off event.

Beneficiaries Julius Macharia from Kesogon in Cherang'any, Everlyne Ambia Serebwa from Kiminini and John Oroto Mbaye from Lodwar said the limbs will let them return to their daily work. They asked both governments to set aside funds through the health and gender departments and to review the high cost of prosthetics, which keeps many amputees immobile.

Trans Nzoia county sets sights on faster, better services delivery with performance contracts.Trans Nzoia Governor Georg...
02/10/2026

Trans Nzoia county sets sights on faster, better services delivery with performance contracts.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has told all county public officers to take performance contracting seriously, saying it is the surest way to improve services to residents of the County.

Speaking during the signing of performance contracts by the County Executive Committee members (CECs),Govenor Natembeya said every officer must know what is expected of them and be ready to answer for the results.

"Performance contracting is not a document we sign to please anybody. It is a promise to the people of Trans Nzoia, and every officer must work to keep it," he said.

He applauded the officers for embracing the tool and urged them to approach it with a positive attitude. "We can only succeed if we all have a positive attitude towards tools like this, because this tool enables us to measure what we are doing. We are not just muddling through," he said.

The governor noted that performance contracting is one of the indicators under the World Bank-funded Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP2). This means the county's performance will affect the support it receives for development and service delivery.

Natembeya said his main goal for the remaining ten months of his term is to professionalise the county public service. He raised concern over the role of the County Public Service Board, saying it should foster staff welfare and not stir up conflict within the service.

He also directed senior officers to look after the welfare and professional growth of the staff under them. He called for career progression for employees who have served three years encouraging the uptake of the senior management and strategic leadership trainings.

Governor retarieted his commitment on the settlement of all the pending bills from 2022 to 2027 are all cleared before the up coming general election. He said they would be handled at the departmental level, with each department preparing a report on what was contracted, the work done, the supplies delivered and what has been paid.

"The department must show what it has committed, what has been paid, and where there was no money. We want almost real-time feedback," he said, adding that all departments should know what has and has not been paid.

County Secretary Truphosa Amere, who is also the head of public service, said the county would pass the targets down to all departments and officers and review progress regularly.

"Targets must go down to every officer, from the department head to the junior staff. When everybody knows their part, services reach the mwananchi faster," said Ms Amere.

KDSP2 Programme Coordinator Emeldha Agoi said counties that take performance contracting seriously are better placed to meet the programme's requirements and use public funds well.

"When a county sets clear targets and reports honestly on them, it shows it is ready to deliver. That is what the programme looks for," she said.

The County PC Champion and KDSP2 Key Result Area 3 focal person, Phoebi Buchunju, said the county was working to ensure all departments set clear targets and report honestly on what they achieve.
"Our work is to guide departments so that targets are realistic and measurable, and so that the results can be seen by residents," said Ms Buchunju.

The officers were urged to treat performance contracting as a daily responsibility and not a year-end exercise, so that residents get better and faster services.

Trans Nzoia vocational centres get Sh10 million tools from Dutch partner.Trans Nzoia County Government through the depar...
02/10/2026

Trans Nzoia vocational centres get Sh10 million tools from Dutch partner.

Trans Nzoia County Government through the department of education and vocational training has received tools and equipment worth over Sh10 million from the Dutch organisation Tools to Work Netherlands, in a boost to the 32 youth polytechnics in the county.

Speaking during the inspections of the consignment at the county headquarters on Thursday, Trans Nzoia Governor George said the equipments is going a long way in addressing the department challenges on equipping of the training centres.

The equipment includes tools for carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and building technology, sewing machines for fashion design, and computers. The consignment also has bicycles for trainees who live far from their centres.

"Every one of our 32 vocational training centres will get these tools so that our students learn by doing, not by listening alone," said Mr Natembeya. "The steady arrival of these containers shows that the partnership between the county and our international friends is working, and that we are serious about technical training."

The donation is part of a five-year agreement between the county government's Department of Education and Vocational Training and Tools to Work. The deal is meant to improve vocational training in the county.

County Executive Committee Member for Education and Vocational Training Janerose Nasimiyu Mutama said the quality of the tools and the bicycles would help the county tackle joblessness among young people.

"When a young person has good tools to train with and a bicycle to reach the centre, there is no reason to remain idle at home," said Ms Mutama.

County Director of Vocational Training Eliud Lusweti said this was the third of five containers expected under the agreement, with two more to come.

"Our vocational centres have for a long time lacked equipment. This partnership is helping us fix that, so that our youth can gain practical skills that employers want," said Mr Lusweti.

He said the bicycles would save students who walk long distances the time and cost of travel to their training centres.

Mr Lusweti added that the county government had also set aside Sh50 million in capitation to buy more teaching and learning materials for the centres.

He urged parents, guardians and young people, especially those who have completed the Form Four or Class Eight, to enrol at the vocational centre nearest to them and make use of the new equipment and government support.

Trans Nzoia receives Sh26 million medical equipment from USAID AMPATH Uzima.The County Government of Trans Nzoia today o...
02/10/2026

Trans Nzoia receives Sh26 million medical equipment from USAID AMPATH Uzima.

The County Government of Trans Nzoia today officially received a range of medical equipments and assets from USAID AMPATH Uzima during a handover ceremony held at the County headquarters worth 82 million Kenya shillings to be distributed to all health facilities a cross the County.

The ceremony was presided over by H.E. Governor George Natembeya alongside AMPATH Uzima Chief of Party, Prof. Sylvester Kimaiyo.

Speaking during the ceremony, Prof. Sylvester Kimaiyo said the handover was made possible through support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and is part of the transition towards sustainability and increased county ownership of donor-supported health programmes.

He emphasized that the transition is centred on sustainability and expressed confidence that the Trans Nzoia County Government departments of health and sanitation will maintain the high standards of care established through the partnership.

Governor George Natembeya Praised the USAID and AMPATH Uzima for their immense support in strengthening HIV care, building the capacity of health workers, and expanding access to quality healthcare services across the county.

He applauded the partnership between AMPATH Uzima and the County department of health, noting that it has contributed significantly to saving lives and improving healthcare outcomes. He reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to sustaining the gains made as donor funding transitions, assuring residents that essential health services will continue without interruption.

Governor Natembeya further assured that the County Government will make effective use of the assets received to enhance healthcare service delivery and improve the wellbeing of the people of West Pokot.

The assets handed over include:

- Medical and laboratory equipment
- ICT equipment, including computers, servers and printers
- Office furniture and equipment
- Medical supplies
- Cold-chain equipment

The handover forms part of the Government-to-Government (G2G) transition model, which seeks to strengthen sustainability, county ownership and continuity of donor-supported health programmes.

County officials present included County Secretary Truphosa Amere , CEC Health Christopher Lorot, CEC lands Pius Gumo CEC Education Janerone Mutama CEC Gender Eliud Tormoi, CEC Roads Gideon Barongo, and CEC Water Robert Wamalwa, Chief Officer Dr. Judith Simiyu, Director Medical Services and Sanitation Dr Isaac Babu Kisiang'ani, AMPATH Uzima Trans Nzoia County RAHMC programme manager Mutuku among others County and AMPATH Uzima Officials.

Agriculture tops Trans Nzoia departments in performance ranking.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has rewarded the c...
02/10/2026

Agriculture tops Trans Nzoia departments in performance ranking.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has rewarded the county's best-performing departments with trophies and cash prizes after the 2025-26 Performance Contract Evaluation, with the Department of Agriculture under the leadership of Phanice Naliaka Phatundi and the acting Chief officer Emmanuel Masungo emerging top performance.

The County Attorney's office came second, while Roads and Public Works took the third position.
Speaking at the county headquarters during the awards ceremony, Mr Natembeya congratulated the Agriculture team and urged departments to keep competing.

"I encourage healthy competition between the county government departments," he said.
He praised the department's commitment and work ethic, which he said matched the county's focus on farming. He attributed the result to a good working relationship between its management and staff.

The governor also thanked the performance contracting secretariat for preparing the rankings. After going through the report, he said the team had done professional work and given useful feedback.

Mr Natembeya said he wants a more vibrant and professional public service that delivers quality services to Trans Nzoia residents.
The rewards for top departments, and the demand for reports from weaker ones, suggest that promotions and funding may increasingly depend on performance.

County Secretary Truphosa Amere announced the overall ranking. After the top three, the order was Health Services, Public Service Management and Governance, and the County Public Service Board.
Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change followed in seventh place, then Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, and the Kitale Municipal Board.

The remaining positions went to Finance and Economic Planning (10th), Education and Vocational Training (11th), Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism (12th) and Trade, Industrialization (13th) and TRANSWASCO (14)

The Trans Nzoia Water and Sanitation Company (Transwasco) was ranked last for failing to take part in the assessment despite repeated opportunities.

Ms Amere said departments were scored on seven parameters before the overall ranking was done.
Core mandate: County Attorney first, Health Services second, Agriculture third.
Service delivery: County Attorney second, Agriculture third.

Institutional transformation: Agriculture first, County Attorney second, Kitale Municipal Board third.Financial stewardship: Kitale Municipal Board third.

Governor's directives: Public Service Management first, County Attorney second, Health third.
Cross-cutting issues: Public Service Management first, Agriculture second, Water and Environment third.

AGPO (procurement opportunities for youth, women and persons with disabilities): Health first, which she linked to its large budget. Water and Environment came second and Agriculture/Cooperatives third.

She praised the departments for their work and urged them to publicise their achievements more loudly.

The Performance Management Committee used a weighted 100-point scale. Core mandate carried 60 points. Financial stewardship, institutional transformation and cross-cutting issues carried 10 points each. Service delivery had 8 points and governance directives 2.

Pheobi Buchunju, the committee champion and the Kenya Devolution Support Programme Key Result Area 3 focal person, said independent evaluators from the Kenya School of Government helped carry out the exercise.

She said the results were validated through internal evaluations and external assessments, including InfraTrack certificates, which supports their credibility.

Ms Buchunju said the county leadership had noted a clear increase in the use of performance contracting. Departments are now more cohesive, she said, and better internal performance management is linked to better services for residents.

"We recognized departmental efforts, and leadership stressed that continued championing of the framework is key to improving public service delivery," she said.

She said the team's mandate covers monitoring, evaluation, quarterly reporting and aligning individual staff performance with departmental goals. She added that the county is doing well but has not told its story enough, and plans to communicate its achievements better.

The committee is chaired by the County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management, Sam Ojwang.

Performance contracting is part of the county's performance indicators under a World Bank-funded human resource programme meant to improve service delivery.

The ceremony was attended by CEC members, chief officers, KDSP2 programmes coordinator and director human resource Emeldah Agoi, directors and performance contracting champions from the 10 departments and 4 sub sectors including public service Board, TRANSWASCO and the Kitale municipality among other county officials.

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The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), through its Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) function, in collaboration with AMREF Health Africa, is conducting a four-day Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and sensitisation workshop for county and sub-county health teams in Trans-Nzoia County.

Speaking during the workshop,Trans Nzoia County Director medical service and Sanitation Dr Isaac Babu Kisiang'ani welcomed the partners and stakeholders, appreciating AMREF Health Africa for its continued support towards strengthening EVD preparedness and response capacity.

Dr Kisiangani emphasised the importance of sustained preparedness, noting that Ebola is a serious disease that does not recognise geographical boundaries. With Trans-Nzoia’s proximity to the Uganda border and other porous border points, he underscored the need for health teams and communities to remain vigilant, strengthen early detection and ensure timely reporting of suspected public health events.

The County Director of Health also urged health teams to prepare for the expected El NiΓ±o rains and the potential increase in waterborne diseases. He called on healthcare workers to strengthen public awareness on preventive measures, including ensuring that water sources are safe and encouraging communities to sleep under treated mosquito nets to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Kenya continues to maintain heightened vigilance and preparedness against the risk of EVD importation and transmission, particularly given the ongoing regional threat.

By investing in preparedness, strengthening local capacity and keeping communities informed. KNPHI, in collaboration with counties, partners and communities, remains committed to strengthening Kenya’s capacity to detect, prevent and respond to public health threats.

The training brings together healthcare workers and key stakeholders to strengthen capacity in EVD surveillance, laboratory diagnosis, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), One Health approaches, community engagement, social listening, infodemic and rumour management, and response coordination during public health emergencies.

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Over 100 amputees walk again after Kitale prosthetics outreach,with plead for cheaper limbs.More than 100 amputees from ...
30/09/2026

Over 100 amputees walk again after Kitale prosthetics outreach,with plead for cheaper limbs.

More than 100 amputees from Trans Nzoia and neighbouring counties have received artificial limbs after an eight-day outreach at the Trans Nzoia County Refferal hospital, double the target of 50 set by the organisers.

The programme was run by Swissability Kenya (VisAbility) with the collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Kitale and the Trans Nzoia County Government departments of health Seventy of the devices had been handed over by Tuesday, and the remaining 30 were due to be given out on Friday.

Demand was heavy from the start. More than 150 people turned up on the first day, and patients travelled from Turkana, West Pokot, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu and Nakuru.

County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation Christopher Kerio Lorot thanked the partners, saying the county government "highly appreciates" the investment in local expertise. A week-long training for rehabilitation staff was held alongside the fittings. He said the county would keep the partnership going and invited the organisations to continue working in Trans Nzoia.

Kenneth Kipyego Melly, national chairman of the Association of Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Technologists and a Swissability representative, said it was the most successful outreach the group had held. The team used the "Monolimb", a light Swiss-designed limb that is cheap and quick to put together. This let a small team of volunteers and officers fit many patients in a short time.

Mr Melly said Trans Nzoia already has seven orthopaedic technologists, a good base to build on, but needs more equipment to run a full workshop. He estimated that each county has between 1,200 and 2,000 amputees. "The Monolimb has shown it can work and last," he said, adding that the next step is to formalise the partnership between VisAbility and the county government. He said the long-term aim is to restore "mobility, independence and dignity" to amputees so they can contribute to their communities and the economy.

Trans Nzoia County Referral hospital medical superintendent Dr. Vyntine Mukhwana said the hospital, through the Department of Health Services and Sanitation, will make prosthetic services a permanent part of its work, including repairs, maintenance and making new limbs. She said many patients previously travelled to Nairobi or Kisumu for costly care. "The turnout shows how badly these services are needed close to home," she said, adding that patients had expressed great joy and relief at walking again. The hospital plans to expand the service and seek more resources.

Bernard Masioge,the Trans Nzoia County representative of the National Council for persons with disability, welcomed the distribution of "Bandea" shoes to those in need. He said mobility is a basic right and that such support is "affordable" and "possible". He said the model should be copied in every county and appealed for help for people who need above-the-knee limbs, whose needs remain largely unmet. He also thanked the hospital management and staff for providing the facilities.

For the beneficiaries, the difference is personal. Julius Macharia from Kesogon in Cherangany Sub-County, Everlyne Ambia Serebwa from Kiminini and John Oroto Mbaye from Lodwar said the limbs would let them return to their daily activities as they did before their injuries.

They asked the national and county governments to set aside budgetary allocation through the health department to make prosthetics easier to get. They also asked the government to review the high cost of the devices, which they said keeps many amputees in the country immobile.

Trans Nzoia CEC Ojwang applaudes the KDSP2 team for the prudent World Bank-funded projects implementation.Trans Nzoia Co...
30/09/2026

Trans Nzoia CEC Ojwang applaudes the KDSP2 team for the prudent World Bank-funded projects implementation.

Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management, Sam Ojwang, has applauded the officials handling donor-funded projects for prudent use of the funds, saying proper use of the funds creates great impact to the community and also attracts more funding for the projects.

Mr Ojwang, speaking at the county headquarters during a briefing on the progress of the Kenya Devolution Support Programme Two (KDSP2), Said so far project has received an unqualified audit report, adding that the project has brought impact to the County through the human resource enhancement training and now transiting to the projects implementation calling on the County Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) to spend the money carefully so that projects are finished on time and within the agreed period.

"I caution you, the team, on the misuse of public funds and the negative impact this has on the community," he said, adding that the loss of such funds is "very sad."

The Kenya devolution support programme (KDSP2) programme is co-funded by the World Bank through the State Department for Devolution and the county government.

Mr Ojwang also asked the CPIU to work closely to ensure the coming assessment, which will unlock more funding,with early preparation and submittion of the same on time.He said the department is committed to working with the team to provide all the requirements on time so that the county does not miss out.

He said the money is crucial for other planned projects, among them the construction of an outpatient facility at Tulwet Health Centre and the establishment of a fire station in Kiminini.

The CEC praised the team, led by County Coordinator Emeldah Agoi, for the work done so far and for spearheading a project that benefits the people of Trans Nzoia. He commended them for preparing the project workplan and the 2026-2027 budget on time, saying this will allow the project to run smoothly.

Among the projects lined up for this financial year is the first phase of a 2.5-kilometre road from Westside Hotel to Milimani Primary School, passing through Crystal Cottage Hospital. Mr Ojwang said the road will ease transport and the movement of goods and services for residents.

He also thanked the donors who continue to fund projects across various sectors in the county. He said the support has helped boost county projects and brought real benefits to residents, adding that without it, many would not have been possible because of budget constraints.

Mr Ojwang further told the CPIU members that, in both their personal lives and their professional roles, they should see ethical conduct and responsible management of resources as a moral duty to God and to the community.

Ms Agoi, the KDSP2 County Coordinator, asked the team to be more proactive and to follow World Bank procedures closely so that projects are implemented smoothly. She commended the county leadership, led by Governor George Natembeya, for supporting the team to ensure the project runs well.

Trans Nzoia seeks wider reach for Non communicable diseases care (NCDs).Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member fo...
30/09/2026

Trans Nzoia seeks wider reach for Non communicable diseases care (NCDs).

Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation, Christopher Kerio Lorot, has asked partners on (NCD) to extend a diabetes and hypertension programme to the remaining sub-counties, saying it is reaching only a small part of the county.

Mr Lorot made the call this morning when a team from the consortium running the project, together with the representative of the Ministry of health national paid him a courtesy call at his office. He asked that the programme be taken to health the remaining 3 health facilities in Cherangani, Endebess and Saboti Sub Counties.

The project is funded by the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) and runs in 35 counties, Trans Nzoia being one of them. It currently covers only 10 of the county's 91 public health facilities.

Mr Lorot praised the county's Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) team, led by Dr Emmanuel Mwengi, for the quality and seriousness of its reports on progress. He said taking care to people in the villages works better than waiting for them at health facilities, because of high poverty and low awareness among residents.

"The strategy of using peer-to-peer support is highly effective for chronic disease management, as it addresses the gap in care that occurs when patients are at home," Mr Lorot said.

He thanked the partners for including Trans Nzoia in the 35-county programme and credited the County Director of Health for keeping close oversight and communication. He said the county remains committed to serving the public and supporting vulnerable people.

County Director of Health and Sanitation Dr Isaac Kisiang'ani said the project has had a positive effect in Kiminini, Matunda and Kwanza sub-counties, and that he would like it expanded.

"This project is currently active and well-integrated into the local health system, with recent training sessions for peer educators indicating strong momentum," Dr Kisiang'ani said.

Dr Mwengi, the county NCD Coordinator, said the project focuses on strengthening the management of diabetes and hypertension. He said a formal NCD Coordinator's office has been set up, along with a Technical Working Group that meets twice a year to oversee operations. He added that about 17,000 residents were screened for blood sugar and blood pressure in May, and those at high risk were linked to 10 designated health facilities.

Dr Mwengi said 60 healthcare workers, among them clinical officers and nutritionists, have been trained and are passing on skills through mentorship and continuing medical education, and that the county now scores 86 per cent in clinical capacity assessments. He noted that all 10 supported facilities now have first-line diabetes and hypertension medicines in stock at all times, following advocacy and monitoring. He also said diabetes and hypertension clinics that had stopped operating have reopened and now have fixed clinic days.

On challenges, Dr Mwengi said the limited reach of the project, at 10 out of 91 public health facilities, means it serves only a small fraction of the county's population. He asked partners to scale it up to cover more facilities.

Dr Ombati, representing the national Ministry of Health, said WDF is funding the project to bring the management of NCDs, mainly diabetes and hypertension, into Primary Health Care in Kenya.

He said the Ministry of Health's NCD Division oversees the integration of NCD management, while Medtronic Labs provides digital health tools and data visibility by linking systems to the national TaifaCare platform.

The Kenya Defeat Diabetes Association (KDDA) organises patient support groups and trains peer educators to help patients manage their conditions and avoid complications in the community, while the Kenya Diabetes Management Information Centre coordinates the project. PATH strengthens the supply chain, FOPO carries out operational research, including baseline and endline surveys, and the NCD Alliance of Kenya leads the advocacy work.

Dr Ombati said peer educator training in Trans Nzoia was recently completed and that the project aims to improve home-based care for the 95% of patients living with these conditions.

Hellen Wamuyu, WDF Programme Manager, said the foundation has been active in Kenya since the early 2000s, investing in diabetes and hypertension work. In 2023 it began funding the national programme with a group of partners. She said this week's visit was meant to check progress, identify successes and challenges, and gather views to guide the next phase of funding and programming.

"The visit by the WDF and local health officials serves as a foundation for scaling the project," Ms Wamuyu said.

She added: "The core focus is addressing the reality that 95 per cent of patients manage their conditions at home. The project aims to provide these patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their health effectively and avoid long-term complications."

The project trains "peer educators", who are patients living with diabetes or hypertension and are equipped to support others in their communities. It also forms patient support groups within health facilities.

Stakeholders agreed that the programme is valuable and said they want to widen its reach and improve its methods using the feedback gathered during the visit.

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