The Murang’a County Government has cautioned residents against engaging with The New Coffee Cooperative, an unlicensed coffee cooperative reportedly operating in upper Gitugi, Mathioya.
In a notice on Wednesday, October 22, the administration said the group has been misleading locals by posing as a duly registered and approved cooperative.
"The Murang'a County Government has been made aware of a new coffee cooperative operating in upper Gitugi, Mathioya, purporting to be licensed by our office. The New Coffee Cooperative in upper Gitugi is allegedly hawking coffee without our knowledge or authorization," the notice read.
The county government disclosed that the matter has already been escalated to relevant national bodies for further investigation and regulatory review.
"The County Government has taken note of this matter and has petitioned the National Government to review the licensing process and ensure compliance with relevant regulations," the notice added.
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Officials further urged farmers to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of any organization before engaging in commercial activities.
"We urge all coffee farmers and residents to exercise caution when dealing with such cooperatives and to verify its legitimacy before engaging in any transactions," the notice further read.
This comes weeks after Murang'a County Governor Irungu Kang'ata raised an alarm over the overwhelming number of patients seeking services at Murang'a Level 5 Hospital.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 7, the county government revealed that the facility is now attending to between 1,500 and 2,000 outpatients daily, while those admitted stand at 500.
According to the statement, the surge in patient numbers was compounded by an influx of clients from neighboring counties seeking specialized services at the Level 5 facility.
"The hospital is attending to 1500 to 2000 outpatients clients daily, while those admitted are 500, which is equal to the established bed capacity. This is compounded by the influx of patients from elsewhere," the statement read.
The county acknowledged that while the expansion was meant to improve service delivery, the unexpected volume of patients has stretched resources and infrastructure to their limits.
To address the huge demand for health services and ensure good clinical outcomes, the county government outlined several urgent measures that are being implemented immediately.
The county said it would beef up emergency staff at the casualty department to handle the growing number of emergency cases.
Healthcare workers who were on leave were recalled to help manage the patient load and provide additional support across various departments.
To improve patient flow and reduce confusion within the facility, the county deployed marshalls to guide clients on movement to various points of care.
The hospital also activated additional wards to accommodate more patients and ease the pressure on existing spaces.
In a bid to redistribute patients and reduce congestion at the referral hospital, the county established linkages with other county level 4 hospitals to uptake some patients.
The county also committed to ensuring that laboratory and radiology services are manned 24 hours to speed up diagnostic processes and improve turnaround times for critical tests.
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