Kenya: City Hall Begins Construction of First Public Hospital in Mlango On Reclaimed Dump Site

  • 📰 allafrica
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 52 sec. here
  • 17 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 76%
  • Publisher: 99%

Africa News

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched the construction of the first public hospital in Mlango Kubwa within Mathare sub-county as part of ward-based programs.

The proposed health facility situated on a reclaimed dump site will serve approximately 7,000 people.

"I have given a directive to Dr. Silantoi, County Executive Committee Member of health and wellness to ensure there is a theatre, maternity wards, and all the adjustments done," he declared during the launch on Wednesday.WDP increased funds allocated to ward development from Sh1.4 billion to Sh2 billion, unlocking Sh23 million per ward up from Sh17 million.

"Revenue and Expenditure go hand in hand. Let us be realistic when budgeting. This session will provide a platform for WDP to Prioritize Sector Programs/projects and allocate resources appropriately," Brian Mulama, County Executive Committee Member in charge of Mobility and Works, noted during a budget review in November.).

AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 400 news and information items daily from over 100 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC.

News Politics Economy Trade Business Sports Current Events Travel Construction East Africa Economy Business And Finance Health And Medicine Governance Kenya

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 1. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to FloodsThe Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Kenya: UK Suspends 8% Global Tariff On Kenya's Cut FlowersThe UK has today removed an eight percent global tariff on Kenya's cut flowers, opening a huge market for local growers.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Kenya: South African-Based Fashion Brand Foschini Group Exits KenyaFoschini Group Kenya, a South African-based fashion brand, has announced its exit from the Kenyan market after appointing new liquidators to take over its establishments.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Enhanced Collaboration With UN Agencies for Development Goals in KenyaDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the Government's unwavering commitment to enhancing its partnership with United Nations agencies in Kenya for the implementation of their development goals and targets.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Kenya/Burundi: Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not be complete by June, when the next two rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be played.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Hails MPs for Ratifying Kenya-EU Economic PactPresident William Ruto says trade and investment between Kenya and at least 27 European Union States is expected to improve after the National Assembly on Wednesday ratified the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »