The County Government of Uasin Gishu has initiated plans to purchase new modern fire engines.
The move is aimed at enhancing emergency response not only in Eldoret City and Uasin Gishu County but also in neighbouring counties.
Uasin Gishu’s firefighting team continues to receive widespread recognition for its efficiency, recording an average response time of 15–25 minutes across Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Trans Nzoia counties.
In addition, the County Government of Uasin Gishu has remained committed to strengthening the capacity of its disaster response teams to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the Chief Officer for Roads, Geoffrey Tanui, held discussions with a delegation from SANY Company, a distributor of firefighting equipment.
The discussions were centred on the acquisition of modern fire engines to boost emergency response in Eldoret City and the surrounding areas.
Why does Uasin Gishu Couty want to buy new fire engines?
A delegation from SANY included Gao Michael, Director Titus Mutei, and Regional Marketing Manager Billia Makena.
“Eldoret is now a city and requires state-of-the-art fire engines and equipment. As a county, we are making deliberate efforts to ensure the fire department is well-equipped and also strengthened,” Tanui noted.
Key areas of focus raised by the county team included equipment supply and maintenance, availability of spare parts, after-sales support, training, cost-effectiveness and value for money, technical support, as well as knowledge transfer, among others.
The SANY team also highlighted the importance of investing in modern firefighting equipment alongside continuous training for firefighters, emphasising their ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
“We are ready to offer training to your team as a value-added service to ensure smooth operations. Modern equipment is critical for improved public safety, reduced loss of life and property, and enhancement of the county’s image,” Makena stated.
