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UASIN GISHU HOSTS COMMITTEE PROBING 2022 KCSE EXAM CHEATING CLAIMS
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UASIN GISHU HOSTS COMMITTEE PROBING 2022 KCSE EXAM CHEATING CLAIMS

A Parliamentary committee on Education was in Eldoret town on Tuesday to receive views from members of the public and other stakeholders over claims the 2022 KCSE was marred with irregularities. The team was led by Nyamira County Woman MP Jerusha Momanyi. Addressing the press after the forum, Momanyi said they had been tasked to...

NATIONAL AND COUNTY WORK ON ENHANCEMENT OF TOURISM SECTOR
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NATIONAL AND COUNTY WORK ON ENHANCEMENT OF TOURISM SECTOR

The Ministry of Tourism and the County Government’s Department of Tourism are exploring possible strategies to harness tourism and grow revenue through attraction. Deputy Governor Eng John Barorot, hosted officials from Tourism Fund as the two institutions work under a collective effort to market and advertise local tourism. Speaking during the call, Eng Barorot said...

SPORTS CARE PROGRAM TO HELP AVERT INJURIES
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SPORTS CARE PROGRAM TO HELP AVERT INJURIES

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has supported the introduction of specialized sports science care, for, among others, managing injuries and professional medication. United States Life University has collaborated with the University of Eldoret for the introduction of a Chiropractic Sports Science Program. The program is billed to be an advantage to athletes at the...

COUNTY PARTNERS WITH IFDC TO CONDUCT FERTILIZER TRIALS
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COUNTY PARTNERS WITH IFDC TO CONDUCT FERTILIZER TRIALS

The Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness on Tuesday hosted the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) who are currently in the County to train Agricultural officers ahead of trials that are set to be undertaken in Uasin Gishu County. County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture Mr. Edward Sawe, Accompanied by Agriculture Chief Officer Elijah Koech praise...

WATER PROVISION IS A PRIORITY FOR UASIN GISHU COUNTY
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WATER PROVISION IS A PRIORITY FOR UASIN GISHU COUNTY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department of Water, Irrigation, Sanitation, Energy, Environment, and Climate Change together with the North Rift Water Works Development Authority (NRWWDA) on Monday hosted the water stakeholders meeting at the NRWWDA boardroom. The meeting marked the climax of a 3-day field visit to various water projects in the County by...

LEGETET MEN AND WOMEN CARRY HOPES OF MEGUN AT CUP FINALS
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LEGETET MEN AND WOMEN CARRY HOPES OF MEGUN AT CUP FINALS

It was a double victory for Legetet men and women as they lifted the Megun Ward’s Governor’s Cup Volleyball titles, on Sunday. Their victories from finals at Ngeria Girls, guarantee them a spot at April’s Governor’s Cup Volleyball Tournament Finals. Legetet men beat their arch-rivals Momoniat 3-2, the losers having won the first set 30-28,...

GOVERNOR BII’S ADMINISTRATION IS KEEN ON IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH A MOTIVATED WORKFORCE
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GOVERNOR BII’S ADMINISTRATION IS KEEN ON IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH A MOTIVATED WORKFORCE

The County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management, Administration and Devolved Units Elijah Koskei has reiterated the commitment by Governor Bii’s administration to have a motivated human resource to offer excellent services to the residents of Uasin Gishu. Speaking on Friday during an inaugural departmental meeting at the Uasin Gishu County hall with staff...

ENG. BAROROT FLAGS OFF 44 UASIN GISHU STUDENTS HEADING TO FINLAND
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ENG. BAROROT FLAGS OFF 44 UASIN GISHU STUDENTS HEADING TO FINLAND

Deputy Governor Eng. John Barorot on Friday presided over the flagging off ceremony of 44 Uasin Gishu students headed for LUT University in Finland for further studies. Speaking during the event held at the county headquarters in Eldoret town, Eng. Barorot challenged the students to be good ambassadors while in Finland. He further affirmed the...

FARMERS SET TO ACCESS  FUNDS, STRENGTHEN FOOD PRODUCTION
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FARMERS SET TO ACCESS FUNDS, STRENGTHEN FOOD PRODUCTION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department of Agriculture through the Micro Enterprise Support Program Trust(MESPT) on Friday hosted financial institutions in a program seeking to support farmers’ access to the funds, strengthen food production and create more jobs in the agriculture sector. The progamme is designed to assist farmers to confront challenges they are...

OVER 210 SMEs GRADUATE AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAPACITY BUILDING
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OVER 210 SMEs GRADUATE AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAPACITY BUILDING

The County Government of Uasin Gishu is looking forward to engaging various stakeholders and associates to strengthen capacities to make the county known across the globe on matters of business. While delivering Governor Jonathan Bii’s message on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of over 210 SMEs who were trained on building business resilience, Trade, Industrialization,...