Governor Nathif Jama Highlights Big Plans To Better The county
A born leader. Forthright, dedicated and armed with passion, strong-will and people-centred service delivery. He is none other than the Governor of Garissa County Nathif Jama.
The Hon. Governor on Wednesday underscored his determination to positively transform Garissa County for the better.
In an event highlighting his achievements since he assumed office one year down the line, Nathif spelt out the magnanimous plans he has for Garissa to improve the livelihoods of the people.
“As we start our second year, I appreciate that we have at least covered enough ground as far as developing our great county is concerned. I believe in the remaining term of me being in office we will complete a number of other projects that are of legacy nature,” said Nathif.
Through a lot of hard work, dedication and focus from all stakeholders, Nathif said he will work in tandem with like minded entities to get the county back on track.
“When I took over, I found a government system that was literally dysfunctional in all departments. And so after our swearing in we had to embark on a momentous fresh start to redeem our county with a big heart for rapid results,”.
He hailed the positive transformation brought about by devolution citing that it has greatly transformed the country but was quick to add that counties which were referred to as marginalized have benefited a lot calling on residents to rally behind his administration.
Among the phenomenal achievements under his tenure include the revamping of the Garissa county hospital referral theater, As well as the posting of well trained healthcare professionals to health facilities.
“We have also managed to resume the inpatient food supply at the facility after complete absence for three years. The cost-sharing program now enables the hospital to collect an average Ksh 500,000 per month,” he said.
The Governor pointed out that Health, water and education were among the key sectors which his administration was working round the clock to streamline calling for support from residents.
He disclosed that his administration has already allocated funds for the construction of an ultra modern 320 bed capacity mother and child hospital which he said will go a long way in further reduce the maternal mortality rates.
He also said that plans were underway to construct a modern market which he said will address the frequent incidences of fire outbreaks. The county is also planning to inject some funds to build the Garissa airstrip.
He disclosed that funds have also been allocated to build a modern soccer stadium.
The Hon Governor said that he was aware livestock production remains the dominant economic activity in the county and plays an integral role in driving the local economy saying that it was for this reason that his administration continues to focus substantive amounts of money in the sector in form vaccination, drugs supplies and mass vaccination exercise that we continue to carry out through the county.
Over 80 per cent of the population depends on livestock for their livelihoods and food security.
The sector also accounts for 75pc of employment in the rural setup, earning the county approximately Ksh 10.5 billion from livestock products annually.
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