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Archive for February 10th, 2026

URWASCO ELECTS NEW BOARD CHAIR AS COMPANY BECOMES FULLY FUNCTIONAL

The Uasin Gishu Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) has today elected Mr. Pius Kigen as its new Board Chair. In this role, he will oversee the company’s governance, operations, […]

GOVERNOR DR. JONATHAN BII COMMISSIONS NGERIA SOUTH WATER PROJECT, BOOSTING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IN UASIN GISHU

Uasin Gishu Governor H.E. Dr Jonathan Bii Chelilim has commissioned the Ngeria South Water Project in Megun Ward, Kapseret Sub-county, marking a major milestone in improving access to clean and […]

COUNTYWIDE IRRIGATION SURVEY LAUNCHED IN UASIN GISHU

With the availability of a more reliable water supply within the county—driven by the Nguzo 7 Manifesto and supported by the “Mache Biko Beko” campaign—irrigation is increasingly taking center stage […]

WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2026 COMMEMORATED IN KAPSERET SUB-COUNTY

World Wetlands Day 2026 was commemorated on 2nd February, as part of a global initiative to raise awareness about the critical role wetlands play for both people and the planet. […]

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON FLLOCA INVESTMENTS COMMENCES ACROSS ALL SUB-COUNTIES

Public participation for the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Investments officially commenced on Monday across all Sub-counties in Uasin Gishu County. The exercise focuses on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) data […]

RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY IN SIGHT AS KIPTANG PHASE II PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION

Residents of Kamagut Ward in Turbo Sub-County are set to fully benefit from the Kiptang Phase II Water Project, a Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLoCCA) initiative aimed at providing the […]

JICA COLLABORATES WITH UASIN GISHU COUNTY ON WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE

As Eldoret City continues to grow with a rising population and expanding economic activities, the County Government of Uasin Gishu, through the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, […]

GOVERNOR DR. BII’S NGUZO 7 IN ACTION: Chepngoror Dam Desilting Brings Piped Water to Over 1,500 Residents

In a major step towards fulfilling Nguzo Number 7 of his development blueprint, Uasin Gishu Governor H.E Dr. Jonathan Bii has delivered on his promise to expand access to clean […]

THE LAUNCH OF MIDTERM REVIEW PROGRESS BY PPP

At least 600,000 trees have been planted through the Iten-Eldoret Water Fund project, positively ramping up efforts for environmental conservation. The data also comes as a big push up to […]

KSH. 30 MILLION CHEPTERIT WATER PROJECT BREAKS GROUND IN SOY SUB-COUNTY – A LIFELINE FOR THE COMMUNITY- KAPKEA

Uasin Gishu County Deputy Governor H.E. Evans Kapkea this morning presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chepterit Water Project, a Ksh. 30 million initiative aimed at transforming access to […]