Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has renewed calls for early cancer screening among residents, saying early detection can significantly reduce cancer-related deaths.
Speaking on Friday during the funeral service of Helena Wanza Ndunda at Kaumoni, Ukia Ward, the governor said his administration will continue organizing free cancer screening clinics across the county to ensure residents access life-saving health services.
Governor Mutula urged men, in particular, to take prostate cancer screening seriously, expressing concern over their low participation in the ongoing health campaigns.
“Many men are reluctant to get screened, yet prostate cancer is claiming lives that could be saved,” he said.
He called on families to support their loved ones through awareness and regular check-ups, noting that stigma and misinformation remain major barriers to effective cancer control.
Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu echoed the governor’s sentiments and urged the national government to release adequate funds to counties to strengthen healthcare and other devolved services.
Other leaders present included ECM for Devolution Nicholas Nzioka, Wote MCA Felix Mateso, Muvau–Kikumini Ward MCA Elizabeth Kawembe, and nominated MCA, Elizabeth Mutindi.
The late Helena Wanza Ndunda, who was laid to rest at her Kaumoni home, was the mother-in-law to Wote businessman Benard Kyalo.
