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UASIN GISHU PUTS LIVED EXPERIENCES AT THE HEART OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening mental health services…

GOETHE-INSTITUT DIRECTOR VISITS UASIN GISHU COUNTY TO HONOUR A HISTORIC TREE PLANTED BY FORMER GERMAN CHANCELLOR HELMUT KOHL

The County Government of Uasin Gishu hosted a special visit by Christina Nord, Director of…

COUNTY ASSEMBLY AND EXECUTIVE STRIKE DEAL TO FAST-TRACK IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ROAD PROJECTS

The Uasin Gishu County Assembly and the Executive on Wednesday held a joint consultative meeting…

PRESIDENT PLEDGES KSH 500 MILLION TO COMPLETE AND EQUIP ZIWA LEVEL V HOSPITAL

President Dr William Ruto has pledged KSh 500 million towards the completion and equipping of…

UASIN GISHU MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD, CALLS FOR END TO CHILD MARRIAGES

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting girls’ rights and…

UASIN GISHU MARKS WORLD SIGHT DAY WITH FOCUS ON ACCESSIBLE EYE CARE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has joined the rest of the world in commemorating…

UASIN GISHU INTENSIFIES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, URGES EARLY SCREENING

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has joined the world in commemorating World Breast Cancer…

CUSTOMER SERVICE: THE HUMAN TOUCH THAT DEFINES AN ORGANIZATION

“The Extra Mile” is the theme for the 2026 Customer Service Week, serving as an…

UASIN GISHU DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE CONSTRUCTION REACHES 35 PER CENT

The construction of the Uasin Gishu County Diagnostic Centre is steadily progressing, with the project…

CHEBUNET HAILS JOSCO FARM AS A MODEL FOR AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Investment, Tourism, Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Dr Philip…

MAMA RACHEL RUTO MATERNITY HOSPITAL UNVEILS KSH 1.075 BILLION FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic and investment plan…

COUNTY ESTABLISHES TWGs TO ADVANCE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NCDs

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has initiated the establishment of County-level Technical Working Groups…

GOVERNOR BII SIGNALS STRONGER SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES TO DRIVE GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC GROWTH

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii has hinted at plans to strengthen support for savings…

CHELILIM MULTIPURPOSE SOCIAL HALL TAKES SHAPE AS KEMEI INSPECTS WORKS

Uasin Gishu County Executive for Youth Affairs and Sports, Robert Kemei, has applauded the progress…

UASIN GISHU CHAMPIONS RIGHTS OF DEAF PEOPLE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights, dignity…

UASIN GISHU SHOWCASES TOURISM POTENTIAL AS KENYA MARKS WORLD TOURISM DAY

Uasin Gishu County has showcased its growing potential as a tourism, investment and innovation destination…

GOVERNOR BII CALLS FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRIBUSINESS TO BOOST FARMERS’ RESILIENCE

Uasin Gishu County Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim has called for increased investment in climate-smart…

UASIN GISHU TEAMS TRAINED ON EVD AND EL-NINO PREPAREDNESS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in collaboration with the Kenya National Public Health Institute…

UASIN GISHU MARKS DAY TWO OF INTERNATIONAL DEAF AWARENESS WEEK

The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Thursday marked Day Two of the International Deaf…

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION KEY TO BETTER PLANNING AND SERVICE DELIVERY – CECM MURREY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has reaffirmed its commitment to using performance evaluation as…

CS MELLY FLAGS OFF WORLD TOURISM WEEK AS UASIN GISHU HOSTS GLOBAL TOURISM CELEBRATIONS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has officially kicked off this year’s UN World Tourism…

UASIN GISHU STEPS UP EL NIÑO PREPARATIONS

Uasin Gishu County has stepped up preparations for the October-November-December (OND) rains, with the county…

PFIZER LEADERSHIP VISITS UASIN GISHU AS PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS BREAST CANCER CARE

Breast cancer continues to disrupt the lives of many women and families in Uasin Gishu,…

BEEKEEPING, COFFEE AND AVOCADO AMONG NEW LIVELIHOOD OPTIONS IN CRANE CONSERVATION DRIVE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu and the International Crane Foundation (ICF) are linking Grey…

UASIN GISHU STEPS UP CAIP PREPARATION WITH BENCHMARK TOUR TO KIRINYAGA COUNTY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has stepped up preparations for the operationalization of its…

CECM MURREY CALLS FOR STRONGER GRASSROOTS LINK IN DELIVERY OF GOVERNOR’S AGENDAS

County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management, Devolution, Administration, Partnerships, Liason and Linkages, Loice…

UASIN GISHU STRENGTHENS HUMAN RESOURCE CAPACITY THROUGH INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Human Resource Directors, Human Resource Officers and Human Resource Assistants from across the County Government…

COUNTY INSPECTS ICONIC 64 MARKET AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING

The County Government of Uasin Gishu's Department of Trade has intensified preparations for the allocation…

GOVERNOR BII STRENGTHENS HEALTHCARE IN UASIN GISHU THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP, POCUS AND HURUMA HOSPITAL UPGRADES

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has strengthened its drive to improve healthcare delivery following…

GOVERNOR DR BII COMMISSIONS PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES HUB

Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim has officially commissioned the Public Health Services Hub in Uasin…

BII REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting sports as…

NOREB HOSPITALITY STAKEHOLDERS SENSITIZED ON EAC-CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA & TOURISM STANDARDS

Stakeholders drawn from the hotel and hospitality industries, private sector and government agencies from the…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY REVIEWS KISIP II CONCERNS AS PROJECT ENTERS RETENTION PERIOD

The County Government of Uasin Gishu continues to incorporate public input arising from different levels…

COUNTY STEPS UP HEALTH FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY STANDARDS

County Executive Committee Member for Health Services Janet Kurgat, on Thursday, inspected the ongoing construction…

STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT EXERCISE INTENSIFIES ACROSS UASIN GISHU

Maintenance and replacement of street lights are ongoing across Uasin Gishu County as efforts to…

UASIN GISHU ADVANCES GBV RESPONSE THROUGH DATA REVIEW

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has brought together key stakeholders for a Gender-Based Violence…

MCAs LAUD UASIN GISHU ROADS DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPARENT PLANNING AND PRUDENT USE OF FUNDS

Members of Uasin Gishu County Assembly have lauded the Department of Roads, Transport and Public…

GOVERNOR BII LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF 83,000 COFFEE SEEDLINGS TO 853 KAPSERET FARMERS

Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim on Friday launched another 83,000 quality coffee seedlings to 853…

98,998 COFFEE SEEDLINGS TO ESTABLISH 99 ACRES AS SOY FARMERS EMBRACE COFFEE FARMING

Soy Sub-County is set to establish approximately 99 acres of new coffee plantations following the…

700+ ATTACHEES URGED TO TURN COUNTY PLACEMENT INTO A SPRINGBOARD FOR CAREER GROWTH

More than 700 attachees placed at the County Government of Uasin Gishu have been challenged…

CHEPKOILEL WATER PROJECT HANDED OVER TO CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION

More communities across Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from improved access to reliable…

CHEPLASKEI/CHEBARUS WATER PROJECT TAKES SHAPE, RAISING HOPES FOR RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY

The Cheplaskei/Chebarus Water Project in Kiplombe Ward, Turbo Sub-County, is steadily taking shape following its…

103,000 COFFEE SEEDLINGS FLAGGED OFF FOR DISTRIBUTION IN MOIBEN

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of 103,000…

UASIN GISHU RECORDS 65 PER CENT IN COUNTY READINESS ASSESSMENT

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has recorded an overall performance of 65 per cent…

UASIN GISHU MOVES TO DELIVER TRANSPARENT STALL ALLOCATION AHEAD OF 64 ULTRA-MODERN MARKET OPENING

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has intensified engagement with traders ahead of the official…

UASIN GISHU STEPS UP PREPAREDNESS AGAINST EBOLA THREAT

Health authorities in Uasin Gishu County have stepped up preparedness against a possible Ebola virus…

UASIN GISHU ADVANCES SPECIALIZED CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH CLEFT CONDITIONS

Health officials in Uasin Gishu are stepping up efforts to improve care for children living…

HEALTH TEAM STRENGTHS PREPAREDNESS AGAINST EBOLA OUTBREAK

Uasin Gishu County health officials have intensified preparedness efforts against a possible Ebola virus disease…

99 ACRES OF NEW COFFEE PLANTATIONS TO BE ESTABLISHED IN KESSES

Kesses Sub-County is set to expand its coffee-growing footprint, with 99,000 quality coffee seedlings being…

JOOUST AND UASIN GISHU PARTNER TO ADVANCE AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIVE CHILDCARE FOR MARKET ENTREPRENEURS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, through its Department of Trade, in partnership with Jaramogi…

ROADS EMERGE AS TOP PRIORITY AS UASIN GISHU CONCLUDES 2027/2028 ADP PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Road infrastructure has emerged as the leading priority among residents as the County Government of…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY PARTNERS WITH CES CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has launched a new partnership with CES Consulting Engineers…

GOVERNOR DR. BII LEADS DISTRIBUTION OF 157,000 COFFEE SEEDLINGS IN TURBO SUB-COUNTY

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim on Wednesday launched the distribution of 157,000 quality…

CO CHEPLONG LEADS KIPLOMBE RESIDENTS AS 15 WARDS SHAPE 2027/2028 DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has commenced public participation for the 2027/2028 Annual Development…

MOIBEN WARD WATER PROJECTS SET TO EASE LONG-STANDING WATER CHALLENGES

Residents of Moiben Ward are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable…

DG KAPKEA VOUCHES FOR SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR COHESION AND INTEGRATION

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea has backed sports as a hinge for promoting social…

UASIN GISHU READY FOR COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has finalised preparations for public participation forums on the…

COUNTY INTENSIFIES PUBLIC AWARENESS ON URWASCO MANAGEMENT OF RURAL WATER PROJECTS

The County Department of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, in collaboration with the Uasin Gishu County…

COUNTY INTENSIFIES WAR ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AS 14 GRADUATES COMPLETE REHABILITATION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against…

NATIONAL PUSH TO CUT MATERNAL AND NEWBORN DEATHS

The Ministry of Health has moved to establish 10 comprehensive maternal and newborn health facilities,…

FOUR WATER PROJECTS HANDED OVER IN SEGERO/BARSOMBE WARD

Residents of Segero/Barsombe Ward in Soy Sub-County are set to benefit from improved access to…

MODERN LIBRARY, YOUTH AND INNOVATION CENTRE PROJECT RECORDS IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS

The ongoing construction of the Uasin Gishu Modern Library, Youth and Innovation Centre is gathering…

CHINESE INVESTORS EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT HURUMA HOSPITAL

Chinese investors visiting Uasin Gishu, led by Gao Peng, the Deputy General Manager of Smart…

UASIN GISHU EVALUATES WARD PROJECTS TO ENHANCE EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has intensified efforts to strengthen project implementation and promote…

UASIN GISHU WELCOMES CHINESE INVESTOR DELEGATION FOR COUNTY TOUR

Uasin Gishu County this morning hosted a delegation of potential investors from Chinese companies, mainly…

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON LELKOIN WATER PROJECT TO BENEFIT OVER 200 HOUSEHOLDS IN KIPSOMBA WARD

Construction of the Lelkoin Water Project, a Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) initiative, has officially…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY EXPANDS ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER WITH CHEBARUS/MAFUTA WATER PROJECT

Residents of Ziwa Ward in Soy Sub-county are set to benefit from improved access to…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY EXPANDS CLIMATE-RESILIENT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN NGERIA WARD

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has commenced the implementation of the Kipkaren Ng'eny Kipsamoo…

CECM KURGAT CHALLENGES HEALTH FACILITY COMMITTEES TO CHAMPION PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY CARE

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Janet Kurgat has challenged health facility management…

“MACHE BIKO BEKO” CALLS INSPIRING WATER ACCESS DRIVE AS TWO FLLOCA PROJECTS LAUNCHED IN NG’ENYILEL WARD

The County Government has intensified efforts to expand access to safe and reliable piped water…

UASIN GISHU HOSTS REGIONAL TOURISM CONSULTATION ON REPOSITIONING AND REBRANDING KENYA’S TOURISM

Uasin Gishu County Executive for Trade, Tourism, Industrialization and Investment, Dr. Philip Chebunet, on Wednesday…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY, CITY STEP UP PREPARATIONS FOR MASHUJAA DAY 2026

The County Government of Uasin Gishu and the City of Eldoret have rolled out preparations…

UASIN GISHU INSTALLS STATE-OF-THE-ART CEILING-MOUNTED X-RAY MACHINE TO ENHANCE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has strengthened its diagnostic capacity with the installation of…

MOIBEN ECDE TEACHERS VISIT UASIN GISHU RESCUE CENTRE

ECDE teachers from Moiben Sub-County on Friday visited the Uasin Gishu Rescue Centre to show…

LAMAIYWET INTEGRATED WATER PROJECT SET TO TRANSFORM LIVES IN TULWET CHUIYAT WARD

The Lamaiywet Integrated Water Project in Tulwet Chuiyat Ward, Kesses Sub-County, is steadily taking shape,…

AFRICA URBAN LAB COURTESY CALL AHEAD OF CITY HALL PRESENTATION ON SMARTER URBAN GROWTH

The visit is part of AUL’s Urban Expansion and the Periphery (UXP) Program, an initiative…

GOVERNOR FLAGS OFF KAPSAOS FARMERS FOR DAIRY BENCHMARKING TOUR IN KIAMBU

Members of the Kapsaos Farmers' Cooperative Society have embarked on a dairy farming benchmarking tour…

GOVERNOR BII’S TIMELY HEALTHCARE AGENDA TAKES SHAPE AS JANET KURGAT TOURS HEALTH FACILITIES

Residents of Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from improved and timely healthcare services…

HEALTH LEADERS RALLY MANAGERS TO STRENGTHEN QUALITY, UNINTERRUPTED HEALTHCARE SERVICES

The County Department of Health Services has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality, patient-centered and…

DRY’S MAKE STRONG START AS GOVERNOR’S CUP KICKS OFF IN AINABKOI–OLAARE WARD

The Governor's Cup Football Tournament officially got underway in Ainabkoi–Olaare Ward with exciting opening matches…

DAY TWO OF THE ELDORET INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SUMMIT

Day Two of the Eldoret International Business Summit continued with renewed momentum as the Principal…

GOVERNOR BII LEADS HISTORIC HANDOVER OF AMPATH UZIMA ASSETS WORTH KSH 61 MILLION

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii, on Friday, presided over the official handing over and…

PERFORMANCE CONTRACT DRIVES EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY-CECM MURREY

The County Department of Devolution, Administration, Public Service Management, Partnerships, Liaison and Linkages has intensified…

HEALTH WORKERS URGED TO GUARD THEIR PROFESSION, EMBRACE TEAMWORK AND SUSTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member for Health Services Janet Kurgat has lauded healthcare workers…

CURE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN EYES PARTNERSHIP WITH UASIN GISHU

Kijabe-based Cure International Hospital for Children has initiated talks with Uasin Gishu County to expand…

ELDORET BUSINESS SUMMIT 4TH EDITION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

The 4th Edition of the Eldoret Business Summit has been officially launched, with the Chief…

LEARNING FROM THE BEST: UASIN GISHU COFFEE COOPERATIVE LEADERS AND FARMERS’ BENCHMARK IN KIAMBU

On the second day of their benchmarking tour in Kiambu County, cooperative leaders from Uasin…

TEAMS ACROSS UASIN GISHU GEAR UP FOR GOVERNOR’S CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The roll-out of Governor Jonathan Chelilim’s Men’s Football Tournament has gathered momentum, with football teams…

OPARANYA RALLIES STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIVE COFFEE AS UASIN GISHU PLANS DISTRIBUTION OF 1.6 MILLION SEEDLINGS

Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya,…

UASIN GISHU REHABILITATION CENTRE STRENGTHENS FAMILY BONDS THROUGH THERAPY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu continues to reiterate its commitment to restoring hope and…

KIPCHOGE KEINO STADIUM NEARS COMPLETION AS UASIN GISHU GEARS UP FOR MASHUJAA DAY AND AFCON 2027

The transformation of the iconic Kipchoge Keino Stadium is gathering pace, with the National Government…

GOVERNOR BII LAUNCHES KDSP II CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP, URGES STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii on Tuesday officially opened the Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP…

COUNTY GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENING TRADERS’ CAPACITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP TRAINING

The County Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Tourism, in partnership with SNV through the…

KCIC, DANISH EMBASSY BACK UASIN GISHU’S NEXT PHASE OF AGRICULTURAL GROWTH

A renewed partnership between the County Government of Uasin Gishu and international development partners is…

GOVERNMENT MOVES TO EVALUATE DROUGHT DAMAGE AS UNCERTAIN RAINS THREATEN FOOD SECURITY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, is set…

SAFARICOM FOUNDATION BACKS KSH 65 MILLION UPGRADE OF MOISBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE

The construction of a modern maternity wing at Moi's Bridge Health Centre is set to…

KENYA MUSIC RIFT VALLEY REGION FESTIVALS BEGIN IN UASIN GISHU

The 98th Edition of the Kenya Music Festival for the Rift Valley Region has officially…

COUNTY AND UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET TO SEAL A 10-YEAR DEAL TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT

The County Government of Uasin Gishu and the University of Eldoret are set to sign…

COUNTY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVES DAY WITH RENEWED COMMITMENT TO COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP),…