This archive report was first published on 9 August 2019.
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua made significant strides in securing investment deals worth billions of shillings following a meeting with development partners on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
The meeting, attended by representatives of various partners including ambassadors, heads of missions, and heads of international funding organizations, marked a significant milestone in the county's development agenda.
Speaking after the talks, Governor Mutua revealed that his team secured investment commitments worth Sh50 billion, which will be injected into different development projects in Machakos County.
"I am very pleased with the large turnout and the fruitful discussions," Mutua said. "We highlighted our development agenda, our many successes, and the massive remaining gaps which require funding so as to fully achieve our program of poverty eradication and economic growth in all sectors," he added.
During the meeting, Mutua wooed the development partners to help his administration in various projects, including the construction of mega-dams, sinking of boreholes, and the installation of solar powering systems to address the problem of water shortage in the county.
On healthcare, Mutua sought partnership in cancer prevention and management, disaster preparedness, blood management system, community health strategy, and advanced training for healthcare workers.
USAID deputy program officer, Stephen Fitzpatrick, and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative Jared Mark, also attended the meeting, pledging their support for the county's healthcare, education, and food security strategy.
