NEW SERIES - #3: DEPUTY PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO Can Attest to the Development Record of Embu County

Embu governor Hon. Martin Wambora (second right) when he received Deputy President Hon. William Ruto in Embu on 25 October, 2018

A Glorious Past Points to a Bright Future in the Land of Opportunities

Though it has been argued that it is not advisable to keep on recalling things that happened in the past, some things are just too noble to let go without revisiting.  It is therefore with nostalgia that Raslimali Embu reminds you of some of the work that has been done in the last one year; some of which may have escaped the attention of many. In previous publications on this online newsletter, we highlighted some of the achievements accomplished by the current county government in the month of December 2018 (New Series #1) and November of the same year (New Series #2). Going forward, we hereby point out some of the major steps taken in the right direction by Embu County government in the month of October, 2018.

On 25 October 2018, Embu governor, Hon. Martin Wambora hosted Deputy President H.E Hon. William Ruto, whereby he was joined by the entire county leadership, renowned academicians and other dignitaries in launching of an Endowment Fund to cater for needy students at the University of Embu. The occasion, during which the Deputy President laid a plaque commemorating the official opening of the Prof George Magoha library, was an indication of the esteem in which the government holds education as a key driver of future prosperity.

Later in the day, agriculture, trade and industry were recognized when the DP commissioned PrivamNuts EPZ Kenya Limited, a model macadamia value addition factory in Embu County. On 22 October, the government distributed certified green grams seeds (N26 Variety) a process that was carried out in 8 wards in Mbeere North and Mbeere South sub-counties. On this matter, governor Wambora said that his government was set to distribute the seeds to over 2500 households, to boost food production in line with the national government's big 4 Agenda on food security.

The flagging off of the free medical camp in which drugs worth ksh31 million were distributed 

On health, the government recognizes that health is wealth. In this regard, the Department of Health distributed medicine worth 31million to 94 health facilities across the county on 8 October. The Department of health together with a number of partners proceeded with a medical outreach program with free medical camps at Dallas, Shauri and Grogon before holding a mega Medical Camp at Embu Stadium.

These are just but a few among many other notable accomplishments by the county government, that clearly indicate that the people of Embu can look forward to better times in future.