Hon. Anthony Mng’ambwa
Majority Leader & MCA Bura Ward
He was elected to represent the people of Bura ward in Mwatate Subcounty,Taita Taveta County.
Projects
Governor Andrew Mwadime, popularly known as Wakujaa, has partnered closely with Bura Ward MCA Anthony Warighe (Patel) to implement several development projects in the ward :
Key projects and initiatives in Bura Ward under Governor Wakujaa’s leadership include:
Youth & Education
- Driving Course Program: Launched a program for 64 students from Bura and Mwakitau locations to acquire driving skills, aimed at improving their employability.
- Scholarships & Bursaries: Allocated Ksh 15 million for high school scholarships to support needy students in the ward. The county-wide bursary fund was also increased from Ksh 100 million to Ksh 200 million, providing approximately Ksh 10 million per ward, including Bura.
- Teacher Regularization: Oversaw the hiring of ECDE and Vocational Training Center (VTC) teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.
Water & Infrastructure
- Mlughi-Mkronge Community Borehole: A key project initiated to improve clean water access for residents in Bura .
Land & Community Support
- Land Titling: Launched the beaconing process at Bura Ndogo B Settlement Scheme to fast-track the issuance of title deeds, providing residents with legal ownership and security of their land.
- Grassroots Equipment: Provided tents and chairs to over 20 villages in Bura Ward to support community gatherings, public engagement, and local events .
Health & Social Services
- Medical Equipment: Introduced new ultrasound machines to local health facilities to assist in detecting risky pregnancies and reducing maternal mortality.
- Trauma & Specialized Care: Under the Taifa Care program, health facilities have been upgraded with new equipment and additional medical staff to improve emergency response.