The County Government of Uasin Gishu has strengthened its efforts to improve healthcare delivery through a strategic partnership with Moi University and the Mastercard Foundation, under the Africa Health Collaborative Project. This initiative aims to transform primary healthcare, empower communities, and create economic opportunities for young people.

Speaking during a stakeholder engagement forum, Deputy Governor H.E. Hon. Evans Kapkea emphasized the county’s commitment to collaborative approaches that prioritize the well-being of residents. He noted that the partnership would support efforts to upgrade healthcare facilities, equip community health promoters, and digitize health systems in line with Governor Jonathan Bii’s Nguzo Kumi blueprint on universal healthcare and economic empowerment.

“This collaboration goes beyond healthcare; it’s about improving livelihoods through health entrepreneurship, skills development, and modernized service delivery,” said the Deputy Governor. “We are grateful to Moi University and the Mastercard Foundation for bringing this opportunity closer to our people.”

Through this partnership, Uasin Gishu’s 138 health facilities including dispensaries and health centers will benefit from strengthened primary healthcare systems, training for community health promoters (CHPs), and improved access to digital health technologies. The initiative also focuses on skilling young people to tap into health-related business opportunities, particularly in underserved rural communities.
According to County Health Services Executive Joseph Lagat, the collaboration will help address gaps in healthcare delivery by empowering frontline workers and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, particularly in preventive care and disease surveillance.

“This program complements our county’s broader agenda of providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all. By focusing on capacity building and partnerships, we are creating sustainable health systems for the future,” he said.

Moi University, represented by project lead Prof. Patrick Kere, highlighted the institution’s role in training health workers and supporting digital health innovations critical to modern service delivery. The university reaffirmed its commitment to working with the county to advance healthcare infrastructure and workforce capacity.

Mastercard Foundation Project Manager Emmanuella AlimLim expressed optimism that the ongoing collaboration would unlock new opportunities for youth employment through entrepreneurship and innovation in healthcare. She also emphasized the need to promote alternative medicine and establish botanical gardens as part of an integrated health approach that respects traditional knowledge while encouraging research.

Uasin Gishu’s partnership with Moi University and the Mastercard Foundation is expected to serve as a model for how counties can leverage academic expertise and global philanthropy to strengthen healthcare systems and generate meaningful socio-economic impact.