The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department of Agriculture on Tuesday hosted Regenerative Agricultural Practices for Improved Livelihoods and Markets (REALMS) a program under Stichting Nederlandse virjwilligers (SNV)) at a Hotel in Eldoret Speaking while gracing the occasion, Director Agriculture Mr. Reuben Seroney, said that SNV is working with the County and other relevant stakeholders...
To enhance the Cooperative sector’s productivity in Uasin Gishu County, The Department of Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Cooperatives and Enterprise Development organized a highly impactful capacity-building and training exercise of cooperatives and Saccos across the county to revolutionize the cooperative landscape. The training exercise encompassed a wide range of vital topics, focusing on areas such as...
In a bid to uplift agriculture, boost trade and enhance job creation, Uasin Gishu County Governor Jonathan Bii has embarked on a massive ambitious road construction program across the County. Already, over 800 kilometres of new roads have been graded in a program that was launched in November last year. This is part of the...
The County Government of Uasin Gishu is working with the private sector to encourage and support both small and large-scale farmers to venture into potato production for profitability. According to Agriculture Chief Officer Elias Kesio, the soil in Uasin Gishu is favourable for potato farming yet many farmers have not embraced it. Speaking on Thursday...
Uasin Gishu County, under the visionary leadership of Governor Jonathan Bii, on Thursday commemorated Kenya’s 60th Madaraka Day celebration with the theme Small and Medium Enterprise at the Ainabtich Primary Grounds. The colourful event, with an impressive turnout of enthusiastic citizens to mark the significant occasion, kicked off with a remarkable drill performed by the...
Uasin Gishu Livestock Chief Officer Mr. Nixon Cheplong has urged farmers to add value to their produce to realise more profits. Speaking on Wednesday while accompanying farmers during the visit to various sites in Nyandarua and Nakuru Counties, Cheplong said that the future of value-added Farming will depend on the involvement and commitment of farmers...
The County Directorate of Tourism led by Director Tourism Margaret Aiyabei held a meeting with a team from Tourism Regulatory Authority(TRA) to plan for the assessment and classification of hotels and tourism facilities in preparation for the Devolution Conference slated for August 2023. Margaret stated that the event is expected to see over 10,000 delegates...
Chief Officer for Devolution and Public Administration, Mark Some, chaired a multi-agency security team to plan for Thursday’s Madaraka Day celebrations. Some emphasized the significance of unity among all stakeholders in making the day a success. The celebrations will be held in Ainabtich, in Moiben Sub-County. Chief Officer Some said: “We must work hand in...
Uasin Gishu County Deputy Governor H.E Eng John Barorot on Monday hosted Members of Parliament, National Assembly Public Petition Committee led by Hon. Eng. Hebert Benard Muriuki ( Mp Mbeere South) and Hon Sloya Clement Logova ( Sabatia). The team is in the county to carry out a probe on the petition on safeguarding the...
The County Executive Committee Member for Trade Industrialization Tourism Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Martha Cheruto on Monday represented Uasin Gishu County by joining over 2000 delegates from Government, Private Sector, development partners and non-state actors as well as key African trading blocs during the 3rd Kenya International Investment Conference. The conference aims to discuss strategies...
