WAKUJAA TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
Taita Taveta Residents Cheer as Governor Mwadime Launches Voi Hospital Upgrade
Governor Andrew Mwadime has launched a major upgrade of Moi County Referral Hospital in Voi, featuring the construction of a five-storey medical complex valued at KSh 352 million and scheduled for completion within 18 months.
The facility will house an ICU, HDU, Accident and Emergency Department, three additional theatres, 44 surgical beds, and an on-site oxygen plant. The project aims to reduce patient referrals to Mombasa and Nairobi, improve emergency and critical care, and lower operational costs.
The county has allocated KSh 12 million to kick-start the project. Once operational, ICU equipment from Mwatate Hospital will be transferred to Voi, allowing Mwatate to be repurposed as a dialysis centre.
WAKUJAA SPARKS INDUSTRIAL GROWTH WITH 500-ACRE SEZ
Governor Mwadime’s Administration Signs MoU for 500-Acre Automotive SEZ in Taita Taveta
The County Government of Taita Taveta, under Governor Andrew Mwadime, has entered into a partnership with Yue Hua Investment Kenya Limited to establish a 500-acre Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for automobile assembly and allied industries in Marungu Ward, Voi Sub-County.
The initiative is poised to accelerate industrial development, attract both local and foreign investment, and create substantial employment opportunities for residents of the county.
The Memorandum of Understanding outlines the county government’s role in land acquisition and designation, compliance with constitutional and land-use requirements, and procurement oversight. Yue Hua Investment Kenya Limited will finance, develop, equip, and operate the SEZ upon receipt of all statutory licenses and approvals.
The project will be implemented through public participation, environmental impact assessments, and approvals by relevant national authorities. This investment adds to other ongoing projects, including Devki Steel in Manga, underscoring renewed economic growth in the county.
The MoU marks a key milestone in Governor Mwadime’s agenda to diversify, industrialize, and strengthen Taita Taveta’s economy.
THREE YEARS OF WAKUJAA
Wakujaa is celebrating three years of dedicated service to the people of Taita Taveta County. Below are slides highlighting the work accomplished, which you can share to showcase this remarkable journey.
