Uasin Gishu First Lady Mama Salina Bii is spearheading a campaign to instal breastfeeding booths at offices and major businesses premises in Eldoret City.
She has made an appeal to business establishments across the county to install the breastfeeding booths, offering safe and private spaces for nursing mothers.
“We want our breastfeeding mothers to have safe places of dignity, where they can easily take care of their children while on duty”, she said.
She spoke during the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week at Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital in Eldoret.
During the event, Governor Jonathan Bii’s spouse officially unveiled a newly installed breastfeeding booth at Rupa Mall.
She hailed the initiative as a significant step in supporting mothers and enhancing children's immunity, especially in working environments.
Salina said she was working with the county and other stakeholders to support the initiative on breastfeeding booths.
“When mothers are supported to breastfeed, they empower the next generation with strong immunity and a healthy start to life,” she said.
“Businesses must step up and be part of this transformation.”
Salina reaffirmed her continued support for efforts that promote the health and well-being of mothers and children, particularly in public and professional spaces.
Preventive and Promotive Health chief officer Dr Paul Wangwe said the county is actively implementing plans to establish breastfeeding spaces in all subcounty hospitals and major markets.
“Our goal is to improve access and ensure that mothers can breastfeed comfortably wherever they are,” Dr Wangwe said.
“Since we opened the Uasin Gishu County Hospital breastfeeding space, more than 400 staff members have benefited.”
City manager Elzeba Busienei welcomed the growing movement, saying the initiative reflects the county’s respect for women and young children.
“This is about dignity. It shows we value our women and recognise the critical role they play in nurturing future generations,” she said.
