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Governor Julius Malombe  Our Reporter   Kitui county has made great strides in combating the effects of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as kala-azar and snake bites, Governor Julius Malombe has said. The governor revealed this during the commemoration of the World Neglected Tropical Diseases day held at Kitui stadium, a global event that aims at shedding light on the millions of people affected by the forgotten diseases and which affects mostly the poor and vulnerable populations. Procured Lab machines to test kala-azar   Governor Malombe said that part of the efforts made by his administration include procurement of laboratory equipment to support prompt testing and diagnosis of kala-azar diseases for Mwingi level IV and Tseikuru subcounty hospitals. Additionally, the governor noted that his administration has consistently procured anti snake venom drugs and hired community health promoters (CHPs) to create awareness on the neglected diseases at the grassroots. “...

CO Gladys Kivoto tries an earthmover at Munathi earth dam  Our Reporter   County Government starts rehabilitation of earth dams, starting with Munathi Earth dam in Ikanga/Kyatune Ward in new year Governor Malombe's administration is continuing with its agenda for water & food security for the county residents. Over the weekend, Agriculture Chief Officer (CO) Gladys Kivoto was at hand to commission rehabilitation works for Munathi earth dam in Ikanga/Kyatune ward which is a lifeline of thousands of local residents. Speaking during the event where she was joined by the water director Eng Kennedy Mutati, the sub county water officer Mr Ngiti and a host of area professionals, madam Kivoto emphasized the county government's commitment towards improved water security at household level. " Governor Malombe's administration is making deliberate efforts to ensure that the county residents have access to water at household level, both for domestic use and also for small scal...