Governor's press service -Isiolo County

14/05/2026

Isiolo County Launches Kipsing Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project

Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan today hosted Principal Secretary for the State Department for Energy Alex Wachira during the launch of the Kipsing Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) in Kipsing, Isiolo County. The World Bank-funded initiative seeks to expand access to affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar-powered mini-grids and other off-grid energy solutions targeting remote and underserved communities.

The Governor was accompanied by several leaders from Isiolo County, among them Isiolo North Member of Parliament Joseph Samal and Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya and Josphine Eragae who is the. Member of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission.

Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Hassan lauded the Government of Kenya for selecting Kipsing as one of the beneficiaries of the KOSAP programme. “We appreciate President William Ruto’s government for remembering the people of Isiolo through this transformative project that will improve the livelihoods of our residents,” said the Governor. He added that the county government would complement the project through proper planning of Kipsing town, drilling of boreholes, and improving road connectivity to ensure residents have access to electricity, safe drinking water, and improved economic opportunities.

Principal Secretary Alex Wachira said the KOSAP initiative is expected to benefit thousands of households across Isiolo County through solar-powered mini-grids, electrification of schools and health centres, solar-powered boreholes, and promotion of clean cooking technologies. “The government is committed to ensuring that communities that have remained underserved by the national grid gain access to reliable electricity because energy is a key driver of development,” said Wachira.

He noted that the programme targets 300,000 households and about 1.38 million people nationally, with 114 mini-grids expected to supply electricity to approximately 50,000 households across 14 marginalized counties.

He explained that the KOSAP project is being implemented by the Ministry of Energy, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC).
Kipsing residents assured the Governor of their support for his second term, citing the significant development achievements and improvements they have experienced during his tenure in office

11/05/2026

RMNCAH Performance Review Meeting Strengthens Commitment to Maternal and Child Health in Isiolo County

Health workers from various health facilities, Sub-County Health Management Teams (SCHMTs), County Directors, and members of the County Health Leadership in Isiolo County convened for a Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) performance review meeting aimed at assessing key health indicators and strengthening service delivery across the county.

The meeting focused on reviewing RMNCAH performance indicators, identifying service delivery gaps, supporting underperforming health facilities, and sustaining gains made by high-performing facilities to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Speaking during the meeting, the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Health Services, Luqman Ahmed, emphasised the importance of accurate health data in policy formulation and decision-making.

“Health data has a direct impact on human lives. Let us ensure that the information we provide is accurate, reliable, and timely to support effective service delivery and informed decision-making,” he said.

He further noted that the County Government, National Government, and development partners heavily rely on accurate health data in planning and implementation of health programmes and projects.

The meeting highlighted the County Government’s commitment, under the leadership of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, to improving healthcare services through increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, recruitment of additional health workers, opening of new health facilities to improve access, and upgrading of existing facilities to enhance quality of care.

The County Government has also continued to strengthen referral systems through regular fuel support for ambulances and procurement of additional ambulances to improve emergency response and patient referrals across the county.

Further, the county reaffirmed its commitment to improving the supply and distribution of health products and commodities, including essential medicines and medical supplies, to enhance service delivery in all health facilities.

According to Hussein Ture, Deputy Director Health, the county continues to support outreach programmes in hard-to-reach and underserved areas such as Oldonyiro and Cherab, where health facilities remain limited or unavailable.

“The county remains committed to ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for all residents, especially vulnerable populations living in remote areas,” he stated.

During the review, several challenges affecting RMNCAH performance were identified, including recurrent droughts, poverty, cultural practices, and geographical barriers that limit access to healthcare services. The county also continues to experience high levels of malnutrition among children under five years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

County Health Records and Information Officer Gollompo Ahmed noted that poor health-seeking behaviour, delayed initiation of Antenatal Care (ANC), low utilization and adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS), and low completion rates of the recommended eight ANC contacts continue to negatively affect maternal and child health outcomes.

“There is a need for enhanced community sensitization and continuous follow-up to ensure mothers access ANC services early and complete the recommended visits for better maternal and child health outcomes,” he said.

The health teams reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening RMNCAH performance through evidence-based planning, enhanced community awareness, improved continuity of care, and implementation of targeted interventions aimed at reducing preventable maternal, neonatal, and under-five morbidity and mortality in Isiolo County.

The meeting concluded with a renewed call for collaboration among health workers, county leadership, development partners, and communities to ensure improved healthcare access and better health outcomes for mothers, children, and adolescents across the county

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