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H.E. Muthomi Njuki
Governor, Tharaka Nithi County
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LATEST COUNTY NEWS
Preserving Our Living Heritage: The Ura Gate Tharaka Nithi Cultural Festival
20 September 2025 By TNC_ADMIN in Uncategorized
The Safaricom Foundation Medical Camp
24 November 2024 By Admin in Public Health, Medical Services and ICT, Uncategorized
Path to Sustainable Development
28 August 2024 By Admin in Lands, Physical Planning and Housing
Public Participation to Shape the County’s 2025/2026 Fiscal Plan
22 August 2024 By Admin in Finance and Economic Planning
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"Behind every achievement in health matters stands a team united by purpose, hope, and care."![]()
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Tharaka-Nithi County Chief Officer for Medical Services, Ms. Rose Gakii Micheni, has been crowned the Outstanding Chief Officer in the county during the 2025 Jamhuri Kenya Awards. She was honoured for her exceptional excellence, transformative leadership, and impactful service to the people of Tharaka-Nithi.![]()
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The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi, where her dedication to strengthening healthcare systems and improving service delivery was celebrated.![]()
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The County Government of Tharaka Nithi, through the Department of Public Health and Medical Services, has been hosting a week-long fistula camp at Chuka Level 5 Hospital in partnership with AMREF Flying Doctors and the Mpesa Foundation. ![]()
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Now in its fourth year, this collaboration continues to restore the dignity of young girls and women through life-changing fistula repair surgeries, reaffirming the County’s commitment to improving maternal health and access to specialised care.![]()
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Earlier today, the CEO of AMREF Flying Doctors, Ms. Tanya Nduati, paid a courtesy call to the CECM for Public Health and Medical Services, Dr. Gichuyia Nthuraka, during her visit to the camp. She also presented Dignity Packs to all the women receiving care, a gesture that further underscored the partnership’s compassion and impact.![]()
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Present during the visit were the Chief Officer for Medical Services, the Chief Officer for Public Health, the Director of Health, and other senior leaders from the department.![]()
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Tharaka-Nithi County Government Children and Gender CECM, Ms. Kelly Karimi Rwigi, together with Chief Officer Ms. Winnie Mukiri, on Thursday joined the Chuka Law Courts Users Committee in marking the 2025 Child Justice Service Month. The event, held at the Chuka Law Courts, was led by Chuka High Court Presiding Judge, Lady Justice Roslyn Korir, and Tharaka-Nithi County Commissioner, David Gitonga.![]()
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The leaders expressed concern over the worrying rise in child abuse cases, noting that defilement and newborn abandonment remain the most prevalent and distressing violations affecting children in the county. They urged parents, communities, institutions, and relevant agencies to embrace collective responsibility in safeguarding and protecting children from harm.![]()
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This year’s theme, “Enhancing Multiagency Collaboration, Increasing Budget Allocation to Combat Child Abuse,” underscores the need for stronger partnerships, coordinated interventions, and greater investment in child protection efforts.![]()
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Ms Rwigi reaffirmed the county government's commitment to working closely with the Judiciary, security agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure a safer environment for all children.
The Tharaka Nithi County Government, through the Department of Health, has intensified efforts to combat snakebite envenoming, one of the most neglected tropical diseases affecting vulnerable rural communities.![]()
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In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE), the county has rolled out a comprehensive snakebite mapping exercise aimed at establishing the true burden, geographical distribution, and community awareness on snakebite management. The findings will provide critical data to inform policy formulation, guide resource allocation, improve access to treatment, and strengthen community-level prevention initiatives.![]()
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This collaboration also prioritizes capacity building for healthcare workers and Community Health Promoters (CHPs), equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for timely and effective snakebite response. In addition, community sensitization efforts are being enhanced to reduce avoidable deaths and long-term disabilities resulting from snakebite incidents.![]()
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