Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has finally handed over promotion letters to 305 healthcare workers, marking what he termed a “historic milestone” in improving health services across the county.

The promotions cut across all cadres , including 117 nurses, 36 clinical officers, 18 lab officers, 17 public health officers, 11 pharmaceutical technologists, and other specialists. Governor Lusaka said the move was not merely a change in titles, but a recognition of the sacrifices made by frontline health workers.

“Every day you stand as the shield between life and death, between despair and hope. These promotions are a testament to your dedication and a promise of greater responsibility,” Lusaka told the gathering at the county headquarters.

He emphasized that the initiative was part of his administration’s broader health manifesto aimed at making healthcare “a right, not a privilege” for every resident. “When I promised to strengthen our workforce and improve our facilities, this is the fulfillment of that pledge. No machine, no building can save lives without the human face of healthcare,” he said.

In addition to the promotions, Lusaka announced the signing of new partnerships with development agencies to boost infrastructure, training, and medical supplies. He assured the newly promoted officers of his administration’s full support, urging them to serve with humility and purpose.

“This is not the end, but a new beginning. The people of Bungoma are entrusting you with their lives. Wear your new ranks with pride and lead with compassion,” he said.

The governor concluded by reaffirming his government’s commitment to ensuring no mother dies while giving birth and no child is lost due to delayed healthcare, calling on all stakeholders to unite for a healthier and stronger Bungoma.