{"id":12815,"date":"2025-05-13T16:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=12815"},"modified":"2025-05-14T09:51:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T06:51:53","slug":"governor-dr-biis-administration-sweeps-through-unhygienic-eateries-in-health-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/governor-dr-biis-administration-sweeps-through-unhygienic-eateries-in-health-drive","title":{"rendered":"GOVERNOR DR BII&#8217;S ADMINISTRATION SWEEPS THROUGH UNHYGIENIC EATERIES IN HEALTH DRIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The County Government of Uasin Gishu, under the visionary leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, has intensified its crackdown on unhygienic eateries in a bold move to safeguard public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the second day of the operation, 18 staff members from various non-compliant food establishments were arrested for flouting hygiene regulations. The sweeping crackdown is part of a wider county initiative aimed at promoting clean and safe food handling practices across all eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12818\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0115.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12817\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250513-WA0111.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive and Promotive Health Chief Officer, Dr. Paul Wangwe led the exercise where he explained the rigorous screening process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;Upon arrival, our team verifies the authenticity of medical certificates presented by food handlers. Those without valid certification or those found with suspicious documentation are immediately flagged for further action,&#8221; said Dr. Wangwe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that individuals found to be non-compliant or unwilling to comply are processed and booked to appear before a court of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is not a witch hunt. It&#8217;s a necessary step to ensure our residents are not exposed to foodborne illnesses,&#8221; he emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The county has vowed to sustain the operation and expand its reach to ensure that all food businesses prioritize hygiene and adhere to the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the crackdown continues, Deputy Director of Public Health Laban Kiprop has called on the residents to prioritize patronizing establishments that observe proper hygiene protocols, saying that public health is a shared responsibility and Uasin Gishu is leading by example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The County Government of Uasin Gishu, under the visionary leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, has intensified its crackdown on unhygienic eateries in a bold move to safeguard public health. 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