{"id":3773,"date":"2025-05-17T07:28:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T07:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/?p=3773"},"modified":"2025-05-17T07:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T07:45:49","slug":"hon-mulila-and-m-pesa-foundation-usher-new-era-in-kitui-healthcare-with-ksh-14m-mutomo-upgrade-following-ksh-30m-boost-to-kauwi-and-yatta-hospitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/17\/hon-mulila-and-m-pesa-foundation-usher-new-era-in-kitui-healthcare-with-ksh-14m-mutomo-upgrade-following-ksh-30m-boost-to-kauwi-and-yatta-hospitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Hon. Mulila and M-PESA Foundation Usher New Era in Kitui Healthcare with Ksh. 14M Mutomo Upgrade, Following Ksh. 30M Boost to Kauwi and Yatta Hospitals."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Through a landmark gesture of compassion fused with vision, Hon. Nicholas Mulila, a son of Kitui County and a luminary through the M-PESA Foundation, led a powerful initiative yesterday that has redefined the scope of healthcare for thousands in Kitui. Launching state-of-the-art neonatal incubators and a fully equipped surgical theatre at Mutomo Mission Hospital, Mulila\u2019s team unveiled a Ksh. 14 million investment destined to save lives particularly among preterm infants and expectant mothers. This development marks a major stride in his ongoing mission to make healthcare both accessible and dignified for all, especially in marginalized areas.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3774\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-2025-05-17T100504.914-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-2025-05-17T100504.914-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-2025-05-17T100504.914.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3775\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465385907-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465385907-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465385907-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465385907.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The transformation of Mutomo is not an isolated miracle. Hon. Mulila\u2019s healthcare crusade has also touched Kauwi and Yatta Level III Hospitals, each receiving Ksh. 15 million from the M-PESA Foundation to boost infrastructure, maternity units, and medical personnel support. These systematic upgrades are driven by a deep-seated belief in equitable access to healthcare a belief that Mulila has turned into tangible action. \u201cThis project reflects our deep commitment to ensuring that no mother or child is left behind,\u201d he stated during the launch, underscoring a philosophy that places people before politics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Residents and hospital staff alike are lauding Mulila\u2019s relentless efforts. David Maina Mbae, Chief Operations Officer at Mutomo Mission Hospital, called the upgrades a \u201cgame-changer,\u201d pointing to the reduced need for referrals to far-off facilities like Kitui County Referral Hospital. The newly enhanced capacity means women and infants can now receive critical care close to home without the strain of long-distance travel or financial burdens. For many in Kitui, this is more than development; it is deliverance. Hon. Mulila\u2019s promise of continued advocacy in both health and education signals an enduring legacy in the making.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3776\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747466246718-300x294.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747466246718-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747466246718-1024x1002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747466246718-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747466246718.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3777\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465427183-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465427183-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465427183-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465427183-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465427183.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3778\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465347861-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465347861-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465347861-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465347861-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747465347861.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The streets of Kitui are abuzz with talk that extends beyond gratitude\u2014echoes of political prophecy are growing louder. Whispers that Hon. Mulila may be eyeing the 2027 gubernatorial race have stirred both excitement and unease. A close confidant of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Mulila is rumored to have secured the party\u2019s ticket, sending ripples through the political landscape. While he has not made an official declaration, the people\u2019s verdict seems clear: they are ready to rally behind the man who gave them more than promises ,he delivered progress. For Kitui, the future is no longer a distant dream; it wears the face of Nicholas Mulila.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3779\" src=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-2025-05-17T100812.172-249x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-2025-05-17T100812.172-249x300.jpeg 249w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-2025-05-17T100812.172.jpeg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through a landmark gesture of compassion fused with vision, Hon. Nicholas Mulila, a son of Kitui County and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-governance"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24.png",1587,2245,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-212x300.png",212,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-768x1086.png",640,905,true],"large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-724x1024.png",640,905,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-1086x1536.png",1086,1536,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-1448x2048.png",1448,2048,true],"morenews-featured":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-1024x1449.png",1024,1449,true],"morenews-large":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-825x575.png",825,575,true],"morenews-medium":["https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/News-updates-24-590x410.png",590,410,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Kambaland Times","author_link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/author\/kituitimes\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/category\/governance\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Governance<\/a>","tag_info":"Governance","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3773"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3773\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3781,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3773\/revisions\/3781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}