The Kitui County Government has today received a major boost in its healthcare delivery system following the arrival of essential drugs and medical supplies worth Ksh. 80 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

The consignment, delivered to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, marks the first batch of a larger Ksh. 125 million order placed by the county. The remaining supplies will be delivered soon by the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), further strengthening the county’s medical inventory.

Health and Sanitation County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Ruth Koki, described the delivery as timely and vital for improving healthcare access across Kitui. “This delivery comes at a crucial time and will help bridge supply gaps in our health facilities. Distribution will begin immediately, and all 311 facilities across the county are expected to receive their share within the next two weeks,” said Koki.

She emphasized that the drugs are part of the first-quarter supplies for the 2025/2026 financial year and will be distributed equitably across all health centres, sub-county hospitals, and dispensaries.

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Waziri Koki also clarified that some medications, particularly those used for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension (pressure) will only be available at health centres and Level IV facilities, in accordance with National Pharmaceutical Guidelines. She urged residents to understand this structured distribution model to avoid confusion when seeking services at lower-tier facilities.

Additionally, waziri Ruth Koki encouraged all county residents to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), Kenya’s new national health insurance program. “Universal health coverage begins with registration. Through SHA, residents will be able to access affordable, quality healthcare without financial hardship,” she noted.

Chief Officer for Drugs and Medical Supplies, Aggrey Kamba, reiterated the department’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the handling of medical supplies. “We have put in place strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure that the drugs reach the intended facilities and are used for the benefit of patients. Any form of misconduct in the supply”

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