SAFARICOM,BLAIR TO PARTNER MARGRET KENYATTA IN HER BEYOND ZERO INITIATIVE.

                                                                                                           by Brian kipkorir                        

first lady margaret kenyatta and Cherie Blair

The construction of the hospital, under the First Lady’s Beyond Zero initiative, which is expected to start in the next phase, will be an all-inclusive facility with more focus on maternal and child healthcare.

Mrs. Blair described the First Lady as a practical person who needs support from well-wishers to accomplish her goal of putting up the hospital at a more cost effective manner.  

She presented the First Lady with innovative ideas of designing a hospital aimed at providing vital services to the people who need them and recommended the engagement of International Hospitals Group

She said the group which is known for its objective and personalized approach to each healthcare project would be able to facilitate the First Lady in putting up a modern facility with all the requirements.

Mrs. Blair is in the country courtesy of Safaricom Company with which she has partnered with in a mentorship programme aimed at empowering women.

The Cherie Blair Foundation and Safaricom Company have so far been able to mentor 225 women who are working with communities in Kibera slums.

She said her foundation is using technology to reach out to women so as to help break down cultural barriers and enable them gain skills and confidence they need to excel in life.

Safaricom Chief Executive, Bob Collymore commended the First Lady for being in the forefront championing issues of child and maternal healthcare in the country.

He noted that since she began her Beyond Zero campaign many corporate organizations have come out to partner with her in tackling maternal and child healthcare issues.

The First Lady thanked Mrs Blair for her moral support saying she already has the land for putting up the hospital and that soon the project will take off.