Uasin Gishu County has renamed one of its hospitals in honour of First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto.
The West Maternity Hospital has been renovated and expanded and will now be known as Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital.
The First Lady will be in Eldoret on Tuesday to commission the hospital whose renaming was approved through public participation by residents.
Governor Jonathan Bii said the move is in recognition of the First Lady's efforts to support women, girls and children.
"She has been very supportive not only in her home county of Uasin Gishu but also nationally," Governor Bii said.
This comes as the county received a drugs consignment worth Sh37 million ahead of her visit.
The drugs were delivered from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
The drugs, designated for the 138 health facilities in the county, were received and flagged off by Govenor Bii at the county headquarters.
Bii emphasised that the consignment is both timely and a significant boost to the residents of Uasin Gishu.
He said all the drugs were being sent directly to health facilities, bypassing the initial drug store for immediate distribution and use.
"We have received assorted drugs worth Ksh. 37 million, and they will go straight to our health facilities. This move is critical in enhancing the health of our residents," Governor Bii said.
The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the well-being of its citizens.
In line with this commitment, the county is set to launch drones technology to support the health system.
"This is a listening and caring administration that takes the lives of our residents with the seriousness they deserve. It is the leadership they voted for," Governor Bii added.
