NGPU June 26, 2024

Enhancing Health Services in Nakuru County Through Strategic Collaboration

Written by Ruth Magak

Nakuru County continues to enhance its health services through effective collaboration and strategic planning, aligned with H.E. Governor Susan Kihika’s manifesto.

A prime project in this commitment is the successful implementation of the Kshs. 44 million Sub-Award Grant from USAID Tujenge Jamii, which has reached 85% completion since June 2023.

The County’s Department of Health leadership, together with the USAID team today held a review meeting to assess the progress of the project and plan for the future. The meeting discussions highlighted both the achievements and the challenges faced during the implementation of the Sub award.

Governor Susan Kihika, who signed the Sub-Award in June 2023, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in her administration’s agenda. “Provision of quality, affordable, and timely healthcare is a priority for my administration,” she stated during the launch in June 2023, which was attended by Mr. John Kuehnle, Director of the Health Office at USAID Kenya, and Ms. Bernadette Wahogo, Director at Deloitte.

The project aims to strengthen reproductive health, and maternal health, and tackle malnutrition in Nakuru County, significantly benefiting mothers, youth, and young children.

County Executive Committee Member for Health, Roselyn Mungai, reinforced this vision during the review meeting. “Our collaboration with USAID Tujenge Jamii has complemented our efforts in enhancing health service delivery across Nakuru County. While we have faced challenges, our teams have overcome most of them through strong partnerships and innovative solutions,” she remarked.

Several key recommendations emerged from the review meeting to ensure improved planning and implementation in the next phase. The County will constitute financial advisory committees involving both parties and prioritize the next co-creation process for a more integrated approach at both the Sub-County and County levels.

A significant focus will be on integrated supportive supervision at the Sub-County level. The teams plan to develop a responsible, accountable, consulted and informed (RACI) matrix at both the County and Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT) levels to ensure clear roles and accountability.