Vihiga County struck a deal with Russia on Monday to boost growth across several areas. Governor Wilber Ottichilo wants help with healthcare, education, environment, water, and energy programs. The county aims to become one of Kenya's first fully digital counties through Russian technology expertise.
Russian Ambassador Vsevolod Tkachenko met officials at county headquarters, where they discussed medicine, education, climate change, and waste management cooperation. Senator Godfrey Osotsi helped start the partnership as part of efforts to improve health services. The county hopes Russia will help finish its main health facility, which is already 75 percent done.
The agreement also covers updating technical training centers with modern equipment for job preparation. Russia brings strong technology experience from GPS development to scientific advances that could benefit local projects. Ottichilo plans to use Russian support for managing natural resources and upgrading sub-county hospitals to reduce overcrowding.
Russian Ambassador Vsevolod Tkachenko met officials at county headquarters, where they discussed medicine, education, climate change, and waste management cooperation. Senator Godfrey Osotsi helped start the partnership as part of efforts to improve health services. The county hopes Russia will help finish its main health facility, which is already 75 percent done.
The agreement also covers updating technical training centers with modern equipment for job preparation. Russia brings strong technology experience from GPS development to scientific advances that could benefit local projects. Ottichilo plans to use Russian support for managing natural resources and upgrading sub-county hospitals to reduce overcrowding.
