The Craig Memorial Nyapora Health Centre in Mumias Central Ward, which had been closed for several years, has reopened through a partnership between the Kakamega County Government and the Rotary Foundation, according to the Kenya News Agency. The facility in Mumias West Sub-County is now operational and serving residents from the sub-county and neighbouring areas, restoring access to healthcare services for the local community after years of closure.
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