The Nairobi County Government is planning to open a private wing of the city mortuary.
According to Nairobi City County Public Health Chief Officer Tom Nyakaba, the wing will provide hearse and other related services at a lower cost.
“City mortuary is the largest government owned mortuary facility in East and Central Africa currently has six (6) functional coolers with a capacity to store 200 bodies,” he said.
At the same time, Nyakaba revealed that the facility is also set to unveil a Chapel which will be manned by a chaplain who can offer funeral services to those who are unable to secure a church facility before burying their kin.
“We have engaged a contractor to ensure all coolers are repaired and restored to excellent working condition so as to give proper and dignified services to Nairobians who have lost their loved ones. Under Governor Sakaja’s leadership, we will ensure those who have lost their loved ones are treated with respect as a mark of last respect,” he said.
Also Read: Ngilu Breaks Silence over Her Future in Azimio
Additionally, the County’s Public Participation, Public Engagement and Customer Service department will employ five customer service officers to handle customer care matters at the facility.
Nyakaba also confirmed that the county government will continue beefing up security at the facility and increase the number of officers from 6 to 10.