Residents of Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from improved access to essential medicines after Governor Jonathan Bii flagged off a consignment of drugs and medical supplies worth Ksh 68.8 million, in a move aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services across the county.

The supplies will be distributed to 130 health facilities, with a focus on Level 2 and Level 3 centres that form the backbone of healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.

The flag-off ceremony was attended by Principal Secretaries Kiprono Rono (Agriculture) and Festus Ngeno (Environment and Natural Resources), signaling national government support for enhanced service delivery at the county level.

The latest consignment complements an earlier dispatch to high-volume facilities, including Uasin Gishu County Hospital and Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital, as well as Kapteldon, Ziwa, Burnt Forest, Turbo, Huruma, Pioneer and Kimumu health centres.

According to health officials, the shipment includes pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, renal and X-ray supplies, non-pharmaceutical commodities, linen, public health materials, basic medical equipment, and kits for Community Health Promoters. The package is expected to stabilize stock levels, strengthen diagnostic capacity and enhance preventive, promotive and curative services at the grassroots.

Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Bii said the initiative goes beyond replenishing supplies.

“This flag-off is not just about drugs; it is about restoring dignity, saving lives and strengthening confidence in our public health system,” he said.

“No resident of Uasin Gishu should be denied healthcare because essential medicines are unavailable. Under my administration, we will continue prioritizing timely procurement, efficient distribution systems and strict accountability in the utilization of these supplies.”

The consignment is projected to last approximately three months, significantly reducing stock-outs and improving service delivery at primary healthcare facilities.

Principal Secretaries Rono and Ngeno commended the county’s efforts, emphasizing that sustained collaboration between national and county governments remains critical to advancing universal health coverage and improving livelihoods.

Also present were Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea, County Secretary Philip Meli, County Executive Committee Members Janet Kurgat (Health), Dr. Sam Kottut (Agriculture) and Micah Rogony (Finance), Chief of Staff Dr. Pius Chumba, and Chief Officers Ambrose Tarus (Clinical Services), Dr. Paul Wangwe (Promotive and Preventive Health), Abraham Kiptalam (Agriculture) and Mark Some (Environment), among other senior officials.

As trucks carrying the supplies rolled out to facilities across the county, the dispatch marked a renewed push to build a resilient, responsive and people-centered healthcare system in Uasin Gishu.