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My Administration remains firmly committed to providing quality and affordable healthcare to the people of Busia County....
24/02/2026

My Administration remains firmly committed to providing quality and affordable healthcare to the people of Busia County. A key part of this commitment is ensuring the seamless supply of essential health products and technologies to support efficient and effective medical services across our facilities.

By procuring pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical commodities through Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), we benefit from economies of scale achieved through pooled procurement, ensuring affordability, reliability, and consistent availability of critical supplies.

With improved turnaround timelines—12 days for primary health facilities and 10 days for Level Four and referral hospitals—we are assured of timely delivery of medical commodities. We are equally committed to honouring our obligations and have prioritised the settlement of the outstanding Ksh 23.7 million owed to KEMSA.

I thank my Deputy, H.E. Arthur Odera, for ably representing my office during a courtesy call by Mr. Eliud Muriithi, Director of Commercial Services at KEMSA. I appreciate KEMSA’s continued commitment to strengthening collaboration with our County to enhance procurement efficiency and ensure uninterrupted access to essential medical supplies for our people.

As a County Government, we are committed to establishing a strong mentorship network that connects experienced mentors w...
20/02/2026

As a County Government, we are committed to establishing a strong mentorship network that connects experienced mentors with young mentees, creating a supportive platform where our youth can grow, learn, and thrive together.

I also urge our young people to embrace positive mentorship and guidance, and to avoid unhealthy influences—some of which lead to destructive and criminal paths. True success begins with humility, discipline, and a willingness to be guided.

I made these remarks today at ACK Church Kamuriai in Teso North Sub-County, where I presided over a one-day Youth Leadership Summit under the theme: “Bridging the mentorship gap among young people and understanding the self-development needs of the youth.”

I sincerely appreciate the valuable insights shared by distinguished speakers, including Mr. Charles W. Juma of the British High Commission, Ms. Jacky Lang’at, Lands Chief Officer from the Kericho County Government, and Ms. Elizabeth Oluoch of Mildmay International Kenya, among others, who inspired our youth to pursue leadership, innovation, and meaningful engagement with their communities.

The summit brought together participants from Jenga Afrihub and Youth for Change, in partnership with the County Government of Busia, reaffirming our shared commitment to nurturing responsible and empowered future leaders.

H.E. Arthur Papa Odera
Deputy Governor
Busia County

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