Canon Karanja Affirms NCCK’s Commitment to Transform Lives

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, today toured the newly refurbished Kakamega Out-Patient Department and   affirmed NCCK’s commitment  to transform lives across the nation. At least Ksh.9 million was used to renovate and equip the clinic, that  has 9 staff and  serves  patients for 12 hours daily. 

Speaking during the tour of the facility run by the Council, Canon Karanja challenged staff at the clinic  to set the standards in the medical industry.  He added that  Kakamega clinic was a maiden operation for the Council’s grand plan for social investment  in the medical field, through which it will offer quality and affordable medi-care under the Jumuia Hospitals chain.  “You should set the standards and treat people with dignity bearing in mind that they do not have a lot of money,” said Canon Karanja who commended the clinic’s staff for their ingenuity.  He  assured them of his support  and regular visits aimed at addressing any emerging challenges that could hamper their work.

 Canon Karanja was accompanied by his deputy Dr. Nelson Makanda , Programs Director Susie Ibutu, Jumuia Hospitals’ Medical Administrator  Dr. Subbiah Rajan, Jumuia  Friends Hospital Kaimosi Administrator  Margaret  Mlamba.

While echoing the General Secretary’s sentiments, Dr Makanda reminded the staff of the task ahead, saying they were the face of Jumuia Hospitals. “You are the face of Jumuia Hospitals and the history you are building will not be deleted. Carry the lessons and experiences that will form best practices,” he said.

The clinic’s Executive Administrator Martin Wekesa  expressed the staff’s commitment to growing the clinic in line with NCCK’s vision and mission. “Its an honour for the G.S to come and visit. We thank you for new knowledge and assure you that you have good disciples   here. This place is going forward and we shall grow with it,” said Wekesa.

Others who spoke included Noel Malenya (receptionist) Antilas Otipi (Lab Technician) and Eliud Wekulo (Pharmacist). Otipi thanked Canon Karanja for equipping the laboratory with state of the art facility, with Malinya revealing that the clinic had greatly helped the community in Kakamega.

Services offered include digital x ray with decom technology, echo-enabled ultra sound with  colored  dobbler study, culture study all ranges courtesy of a super-specialty medical lab, maternal child healthcare services, consultant consultation in dermatology, pediatric   and  routine electro- cardiogram. The clinic’s  pharmacy is fully stocked with original drugs. Canon Karanja and his team later visited Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi which is set to undergo a major renovations soon. The hospital will become  the premier facility under Jumuia Hospitals franchise.