Wednesday, 30 April, 2025
Senate Committee commends Homa Bay County on efforts to promote economic growth and health innovation
Homabay County
The Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration, chaired by Sen Mohamed Chute (Marsabit) visited Homabay County as part of its oversight and engagement activities.
The committee paid a courtesy call to Governor Gladys Wanga and participated in several activities aimed at improving the quality of life and status of Homabay residents while ensuring effective service delivery.
The Senators joined the Governor for a meeting with the Vice Chair CoG Governor Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri), Council of Governors CEO, the National Youth Council CEO and members of the Homabay business community to assess preparations for the upcoming Devolution Conference, scheduled for August 2025.
During the meeting, the Committee encouraged the local business community to participate actively in the event, highlighting its potential to significantly boost the county’s economic development.
“This conference presents a golden opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services while contributing to local economic growth,” said Sen Chute.
Following the engagement, the Committee toured the site of the new Homabay County office block, which is currently under construction and expected to be completed in the near future. The inspection aimed to evaluate the progress of the infrastructure project and its alignment with the county’s development goals.
In their final activity, the Committee accompanied Governor Wanga to Kitare Health Centre in Kitare Ward for the official launch of Zipline drone services—an innovative technology that uses drones to deliver medical supplies to remote regions. The initiative aims to ensure timely and equitable access to healthcare across the county.
Sen Chute praised the Governor’s leadership, terming the drone initiative as a major step forward in healthcare innovation.
“This is a commendable effort in bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring no resident is left behind in access to critical medical support,” he said.