Kenneth Lusaka Commissions Dispensary to Serve Over 10k People in Bungoma: "Health Is Our Priority"
- Governor Kenneth Lusaka commissioned the Milani Dispensary in Bokoli Ward, a facility expected to serve about 10,000 residents with both inpatient and outpatient services
- Lusaka said the new dispensary would ease the burden on residents who previously travelled long distances for healthcare, reaffirming his focus on grassroots health delivery
- The governor announced KSh 10 million had been allocated in the 2025/2026 budget to build a theatre at Bokoli Sub-County Hospital
- Lusaka also pledged to donate 12 hospital beds to Milani Dispensary, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Bungoma - Governor Kenneth Lusaka has officially commissioned the Milani Dispensary, a facility set to serve approximately 10,000 residents of Bokoli Ward and expand access to essential medical services.
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The newly launched facility will offer both inpatient and outpatient services, easing the burden on patients who previously had to travel long distances to access healthcare services.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Lusaka emphasised his administration's commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery.
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"This facility will ease the burden on residents who’ve long traveled far for care, offering both inpatient and outpatient services. Health is our topmost priority. We are working tirelessly to operationalise health services across the county," said Lusaka.
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In addition to the dispensary, Lusaka announced an allocation of KSh 10 million in the 2025/2026 financial year for the construction of a theatre at Bokoli Sub-County Hospital.
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He further pledged to donate 12 hospital beds to the new facility within a week.
The move is part of the county government's broader effort to enhance public health infrastructure and service delivery across Bungoma.
"To support this, we’ve set aside KSh 10 million in the 2025/2026 budget for a theatre at Bokoli Sub-County Hospital, and I’ve pledged to donate 12 hospital beds to Milani Dispensary this week. These are deliberate steps toward strengthening our health infrastructure and leaving no one behind," he explained.
Lusaka launches food programme
On Wednesday, April 30, Lusaka launched a free Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) feeding programme aimed at supporting young learners across the county.
The initiative targets 90,750 children enrolled in 820 ECDE centres, providing each with 40 grams of fortified porridge three times a week.
Governor Lusaka emphasised that the programme is designed to combat hunger among children, which can hinder their ability to concentrate, play, and learn effectively.
He stated that a well-nourished child is more likely to thrive and become a future leader.
The county government allocated KSh 30 million for the feeding programme in the current financial year.
Additionally, KSh 23 million was set aside for ECDE teaching and learning materials, and KSh 25 million for vocational training equipment.
The fortified porridge, approved by county nutritionists, aims to address nutritional deficiencies among learners.
A total of 141,570 kilograms of porridge has been procured to sustain the programme throughout the school term.
This comprehensive approach seeks to improve nutrition, attendance, and academic performance among young learners in Bungoma County.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
