Nyamathi Village was a beehive of activities as on lookers lined on the busy Nakuru road to have a glimpse of their leaders’ motorcade led by the Nakuru governor snaked into the village snaked into the village. “There must be a very big occasion at Nyamathi village today people who had no clue of the activities were heard murmuring. Most homes remained closed as they joined their area Governor Mr. Kinuthia Mbugua to grace the occasion.
Friday July 30th 2013 was a special opportunity to recognize the efforts and sacrifices of those who have given so much to serve their country – and there was no mistaking the inspiration that players in the flower industry drew from their interactions with the community during the official handing over of Nyamathi maternity Dispensary. The maternity has been built through the proceeds collected through the Naivasha Horticultural Fair, The Nelson Trust and the Rotary club of Naivasha.
“A lot of these villagers have been walking Kilometres to Kijabe Hospital and the Naivasha District Hospital yet they have a smile on their faces and they’re just so happy to be here,” Nakuru governor, Mr. Kinuthia Mbugua said. “It makes you proud to be a part of a community like this and proud to be able to better their lives.” He was full of praise to the three organizations for their contributions towards the new maternity wing for the dispensary. Mr. Mbugua said that the dispensary will not only help the Nyamathi village but also the other surrounding villages.
Speaking during the hand over, Mr. Roddy Benjamin the chairman Naivasha Horticultural Fair said that the horticultural growers, suppliers and all other stakeholders will still continue to support the community through the proceeds from the Naivasha Horticultural Fair. He was also full of praise to the Nelson Trust for their support. He said this year he expected the fair to be bigger and they will also plough the proceeds to the community. Other than the Dispensary, the Naivasha Horticultural Fair has also supported the Naivasha District Hospital, dug a borehole for the Nyamathi community, schools around, the safe house and a dispensary at Karagita among others. He challenged the community to have a vision for continuity and build more wards.
All leaders present lauded the Fair organizers for touching the lives of Nyamathi village. They also challenged them to continue supporting them. The area governor, Mr. Mbugua asked the villagers to attend the fair not only to support it but also learn good agricultural practices from the professionals who will be exhibiting. Among those who attended were Mr. Richard MCconel, the Vice Chairman, The county Minister for health, Dr. Osero, The County Minister of Transport Engineer Maina, the Chairman Chamber of Commerce, the district health team and local leaders.