By Kelvin Kimaru

Health facilities across Kiambu County are 99% stocked with essential medicines and supplies as the new year begins.

The high stocks were actualized by a data-driven restocking system championed by Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s administration.

The achievement underscored the county’s push for uninterrupted healthcare, with bi-monthly deliveries now standard practice.

Health Department officials flagged off the fresh batch of health supplies, ensuring no patient goes without critical care.

Dr. Elias Maina, County Executive Committee Member for Health Services, stressed the stakes of these stocks during the event.

CECM Dr Elias Maina flags off the consignment of medical supplies

“A health facility without supplies cannot serve its people. When our facilities are stocked, our health workers can save lives and our residents can trust the public health system,” Dr Maina said.

The process was guided by the happenings at the health facilities where health workers log daily usage and stock levels, feeding data into a centralized county system for precise planning and equitable distribution.

Dr. Patrick Nyaga, Chief Officer for Health Services, emphasized inclusivity in the health sector.

“Every facility matters. From the smallest dispensary to our largest referral hospitals, we ensure supplies are distributed fairly so that no community is left out,” Dr Nyaga stated.

Department of Health-Kiambu County Health Officials

In addition, the County has adopted technology transforming the monitoring of stock levels and overall health services provision.

Dr. Esther Kamau, Head of the Health Products and Technologies Unit said, “We use a digital system that shows stock and storage levels in real time across all facilities. This allows us to identify low stocks early, plan deliveries on time, and prevent both shortages and overstocking.”

Beyond restocking, the County Government is also equipping newly completed and upgraded health facilities to ensure they are ready to serve residents immediately. By providing medical equipment and essential supplies, the county is turning new buildings into fully functional health centres.

Truck loads of medical supplies flagged off at Kiambu County HQ to different health facilities

Governor Wamatangi has prioritized these measures to build public trust in the health system through accountability and teamwork.