Three people died and over 100 others were hospitalised on Monday following a cholera outbreak in Homa Bay.Two died at Ndhiwa subcounty hospital and at Oridi dispensary while seeking treatment, said County health executive Lawrence Oteng’.
He said the third person died at Oridi village while being taken to a hospital. “It is true that that there is a cholera outbreak in the county and we have had 122 patients who have been admitted in various health facilities,” he said.
Oteng' said patients are being treated in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay town and Rangwe, and that steps have been taken to curb the spread of the disease.
“We have formed a cholera management committee to deal with surveillance and management. The team has visited residents at their homes," he said.
He added that kiosks and hotels are being inspected.Oteng' urged residents to observe personal hygiene and follow advice given by health officers.
An outbreak in Migori county left seven dead and about 80 admitted last week.
Hawking of food was banned in the county and public health staff ordered to inspect eating joints until the outbreak is contained.Health experts warned that the disease may continue to spread due to lack of clean water.
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Monday, 16 February 2015
Governor Cyprian Awiti to drill 21 boreholes to ease water scarcity in Homabay County.
He said the project will draw funds from the Sh65 million kitty set aside for water provision in the current financial year.“We have declared 2015 the year of water and the sinking of the 21 boreholes is part of a wider plan to supply residents with clean water in the next two years,” said Awiti.
He added: “The 21 boreholes will add to several water projects we are already undertaking in the areas worst-affected by water scarcity.” The governor said they will collaborate with the Islamic Aid Foundation in the project.
The President of the foundation, Sheikh Khalfan Khamis, said they will work closely with the county government to help improve lives of Homa Bay people through provision of water and health care.Population growth; “We have deep interest in Homa Bay because the governor is a very humble and honest man who is keen on improving the lives of the people,” said Khamis, who is also the chair of the National Council of Muslim Scholars in Kenya. Mr Awiti said his government pay more attention to water, health and infrastructure in the current financial year. Homa Bay County boasts abundant water resources due to its proximity to Lake Victoria, but rapid population expansion and climate change has compounded water shortages.
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Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Awiti denies using public cash in campaign
HOMA BAY Governor Cyprian Awiti has denied using public resources to campaign for ODM senate candidate Moses Kajwang’.
On Thursday last week, National Agenda party candidate Fred Rabong’o accused Awiti of taking sides by publicly campaigning for Kajwang’.
“It is hard to separate governorship from Awiti in the eyes of the public, especially when he is seen campaigning for a candidate,” he said.
Awiti campaigned for Kajwang’ in Sindo, Suba subcounty, last Tuesday.
He however said he attended the meeting to explain the county’s development programmes to residents.
Speaking to the Star in his office on Tuesday, director of communications John Oywa denied allegations Awiti spends county funds to campaign for Kajwang’.
“Those are allegations that cannot be proved and even if the governor has to attend a rally organised by an ODM candidate, he would not use county government resources,” Oywa said.
He said Awiti is an ODM member and can support a candidate of his choice.
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