Kirinyaga county allocates Sh58m for management of hypertension

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru when she appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on March 17, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Kirinyaga County Government has allocated Sh58 million to the management of hypertension, which has recorded more than 17,000 cases.

The County Director of Health Services in Kirinyaga County Esbon Gakuo, said the funds will be used to raise awareness and improve access to care for the patients.