31/07/2025
ECPDA MULTISECTORAL CLINIC 2025 REPORT
Greetings ECPDA professionals,
Below is a brief report on the ECPDA’s Multi Sectoral Clinic held on 26th July 2025 at St. Peter’s Upper Primary School in Ishiara.
The event saw our professionals in different sectors sacrifice their time and resources to ensure the day was a success.
Whereas this brief report may not capture everything, following are highlights of what happened on the day under the different ECPDA pillars, each with a convenor/chairperson with Mrs. Florence Kobuthi having been the overall clinic coordinator.
Education, led by Vice Chair Rita Wahome
We had over 1,000 high school students who attended and were able to interact with 10 universities, 5 TVETS and one Higher Education Students Consultancy institution that focuses on studying abroad, namely Uniserve International.
Following were universities present.
University of Embu
Tharaka University
Kenyatta University
Mount Kenya University (MKU)
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST)
KCA University
Pioneer International University
Strathmore University
International Leadership University
Zetech University
Following were TVETS present were as follows.
Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic
Runyenjes TVC
Devrne Mercy TTI
Mukiria TTI
Siakago TVC
Mbeere North TVC
Health, led by Emeritus Chair 2, Dr. Josephine Kibaru
The free medical clinic had an overwhelming response with residents of Ishiara streaming in from as early as 6am. The medical team attended the residents as follows.
Cancer Screening – 26 patients
Treatments of different kind – 217 patients
Blood sugar/BP screening – 289 patients
ECPDA is highly grateful for the support received from the following partners.
KMTC
Ishiara level 4 Hospital
Embu level 5 through the Beyond Zero service
UoE Department of Health
Embu County Government through Mbeere North Subcounty Department of Health
Kilele Health Association
Land, led by Planner Moses Mugendi
Planner Moses Mugendi led a team of 8 land experts of different specializations in offering free advisory services to the 15 residents. The team had a lot of planning behind the scenes and the outcome was evident on the material day.
Legal, led by Karimi Ruria
Despite being relatively new to ECPDA’s multi sectoral clinics, Wakili Karimi was able to assemble a strong team of 4 lawyers who offered free legal advice to 13 residents. We appreciate the team of ECPDA lawyers who supported Karimi behind the scenes even if they didn’t manage the attend the clinic for one reason or another.
Culture, led by Faith Wambogo
Faith led a considerable team in planning for the cultural activities despite being the first time she was involved in ECPDA’s multi-sectoral event. Kiathambo Drummers and Kwiminja Dancers kept guests entertained throughout the day. There was a rich display of Mbeere/Embu culture with artefacts, food and drinks on display, and some people were lucky to get an opportunity to sample the delicacies. Traditional gruel seemed to have been the favourite of the majority.
Environment, led by Ireri Waithavu
On the environment corner we had Ireri Waithavu leading a team of 5 environment experts drawn from Kenya Forest Service (KFS), National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA) and Kiambindu Trees Planting Group in environmental awareness campaign. The team focused on environmental conservation, climate change among other aspects of environment and distributed a total of 150 seedlings of different types donated by ECPDA.
To prepare for the event we also had the following teams.
Resource Mobilization, led by Eng Albert Mugo
As he has done year after year, Eng Albert Mugo led from the front in raising the funds that were used to fund the clinic. The entire planning team was in Engineer’s team, and everyone went out of their way to reach out to different institutions to fund our clinic. In due course our treasurer CPA Olive Gitau shall be able to give the financial report for the multisectoral clinic. The following organizations partnered with ECPDA as sponsors and/or exhibitors and helped to raise resources that were used;
Stima Sacco
Equity Bank, Embu Branch
KASNEB
Tharaka University
Mount Kenya University (MKU)
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST)
KCA University
Pioneer International University
Strathmore University
International Leadership University
Zetech University
Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic
Media & Publicity, led by Daniel Ireri Mwathi
Daniel’s team ensured that the clinic got good media publicity with live coverage on radio at both Wimwaro FM and Ngemi FM. The team also ensured announcements were done on the ground around Ishiara market and its environs as well in local churches.
Special appreciation
The Mbeere North ‘host’ team composed of Ms.Harriet Njeru (leader), Dr. Peter Muchanje, Mr. Daniel Ireri Mwathi, Mr. Ireri Waithavu and Ms. Seraphine Nthigah did a fantastic job of hosting us and their presence and commitment showed the immense value that members with knowledge of local dynamics bring to the larger team. This they achieved with great background support of our senior members from the area namely Prof James Kanya, Mr. Ngarari and Dr Jane Ngarari.
ECPDA members who graced the occasion led by all past chairpersons namely Mr. Ibrahim Mwathane (Emeritus 1), Dr. Josephine Kibaru (Emeritus 2) and Dr. Edward Kobuthi (Emeritus 3). We may not list all ECPDA members who attended but kindly feel much appreciated.
Acknowledgement of ECPDA partners.
Other institutions that were instrumental in the success of the day were as follows:
Ministry of Education through the PS State Department for TVET, Dr Esther Mworia and the County Director of Education Dr. Kipruto Kosgey.
County Government of Embu through CECM Hon. Jamal Runyenye who not only ensured the support of the County Medical team but also graced the event.
Ministry of Interior and National Administration through County Commissioner Mr. Jack Obuol who ensured security was well provided by the local police officers with the area Assistant County Commissioner and local Senior Chief being present throughout the event.
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)
Royal Media Services through Wimwaro FM
Kenya Broadcasting Services (KBC) through Ngemi FM, courtesy of our member Ms.Ruth Rwamba.
St.Peters Upper Primary School led by Headteacher Mr. Michael Kanyaru who not only allowed us to use the school grounds for the clinic despite the school being in session but also gave us immense support in so many other ways.
Embu County Comrades Association (ECCA) and Embu County Campus Students Organization (ECCSO).
All service providers contracted for the day.
Finally, below is the organizing team that I am very proud of for the way they gave their all before and during the event.
Mr. Dickmoline Mugushu – ECPDA Chairman
Ms. Rita Wahome – Vice Chair & Education Convenor
Mrs. Florence Kobuthi – Organizing Secretary & Overall Coordinator
Dr. Josephine Kibaru – Health Committee Convenor
Eng Albert Mugo – Resource Mobilization Chair
Dr. Peter Nyaga Muchanje – Hon Secretary
Mr. Daniel Ireri Mwathi – Ass Secretary & Media Liaison Officer
CPA Olive Gitau – Hon Treasurer
CPA William Njeru – Ass Treasurer
Ms. Harriet Njeru – Mbeere North Rep
Dr. Jeremiah Ireri – Runyenjes Rep
Mr. Benjamin Njeru – Manyatta Rep
Planner Moses Mugendi – Land Committee Convenor
Mr. Ireri Waithavu – Environment Committee Convenor
Wakili Karimi Ruria – Legal Committee Convenor
Mrs. Faith Wambogo – Culture Committee Convenor
Ms. Dorothy Murugi – ECPDA’s Office Manager
