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TUJIAJIRI SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS HELD AT SERGOEK AND ELDORET VTCS

Over 500 youth turned up for the Tujiajiri Scholarship interviews undertaken across various Vocational Training…

DG KAPKEA: COUNTY EXPANDING GREEN SPACES TO SUPPORT SPORTS, CLIMATE ACTION

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea has said the County Government is bolstering efforts to…

UASIN GISHU HOSTS LANDMARK EYE HEALTH WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN SERVICES ACROSS NORTH RIFT

The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Tuesday hosted a high-level Eye Care Systems Assessment…

COUNTY INTENSIFIES FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ABUSE THROUGH SCHOOL SENSITIZATION PROGRAMS

The County's Directorate of Alcoholic Drinks Control Board (ADCB) has stepped up efforts to curb…

AQUAYA, URWASCO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE WATER QUALITY IN UASIN GISHU

Efforts to ensure residents have access to clean, safe, and reliable water in Uasin Gishu…

COUNTY SENSITIZES HEALTH TEAMS ON NEW DRUGS TO STRENGTHEN HIV PREVENTION

The County Government, with support from AMPATH and the National AIDS and STI Control Programme…

OFFICIALS APPLAUD CONTROLLED BLASTING WORKS ON COUNTY COMPLEX

County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Administration and Devolved Units Eng. Joseph Lagat on…

UASIN GISHU, KCB TRAIN PANELISTS FOR TUJIAJIRI SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu County, in partnership with the KCB Foundation, has conducted…

COUNTY EMPOWERS REHABILITATION CENTRE CLIENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS AT CHEBORORWA ATC

Clients undergoing treatment at the Uasin Gishu County Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre(Moiben) on Friday visited…

CECM AGRICULTURE LEADS UASIN GISHU STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, CLOSES NATIONAL NASIP FORUM

Officials from the State Department for Agriculture and Livestock Development held a regional stakeholder engagement…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY INTENSIFIES WATER SAFETY CAMPAIGN AMID HEAVY RAINS

As heavy rains continue to raise concerns over potential waterborne disease outbreaks, the County Government…

COUNTY MOVES TO BOOST LOCAL REVENUE, ENFORCE STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY

A fresh drive to strengthen county finances and improve workplace discipline is underway after County…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY ICT LAUNCHES COFFEE MKULIMA PORTAL TO DIGITISE SEEDLING TRACKING AND FARMER SUPPORT

Uasin Gishu County has taken a major step toward modernising its coffee programme following the…

COUNTY NUTRITIONISTS APPRAISED ON DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND SKILLS FOR BOOSTING INFANT NUTRITION IN CONTEXT OF HIV

The County Department of Health Services conducted a technical update session for nutrition professionals, focusing…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Uasin Gishu County commemorated International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All…

GOVERNOR BII RALLIES FARMERS TO UTILIZE LONG RAINS AS THE GOVERNMENT BOOSTS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii has urged farmers to take advantage of the ongoing…

GOVERNOR BII OPENS 2026 ELDORET NATIONAL ASK SHOW AS OVER 180 EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, on Thursday, officially opened the 2026 Eldoret National Agricultural…

GOVERNOR JONATHAN BII FLAGS OFF KSH 68.8 MILLION MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO BOOST HEALTHCARE IN UASIN GISHU

Residents of Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from improved access to essential medicines…

URWASCO STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH PS JULIUS KORIR TO FAST-TRACK WATER SERVICE DELIVERY

Uasin Gishu County Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) is reaffirming its commitment to accelerating…

COUNTY, CIVIL SOCIETY HAILED FOR PARTNERSHIP IN ADVANCING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The County Department of Gender and Social Protection, on Thursday, convened a consultative forum with…

ROUTINE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION OF GOVERNOR BII’S FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu County on Thursday conducted a routine inspection of ongoing…

URWASCO BOARD SEEKS NATIONAL TREASURY SUPPORT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

The Board of Directors of Uasin Gishu County Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO), led…

COUNTY, NEW KCC LAUNCH DISTRIBUTION OF PAKCHONG SUPER NAPIER TO BOOST DAIRY PRODUCTION

The County Government, in partnership with New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (New KCC), has officially launched…

COUNTY SECRETARY LAUNCHES SERGOEK VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE’S NEW ADMINISTRATION BLOCK

Philip Melly, the County Secretary of Uasin Gishu County, on Wednesday presided over the launch…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY CONCLUDES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON FY 2026/2027 FISCAL STRATEGY PAPER, ALIGNS PRIORITIES WITH GOVERNOR DR. BII’S TEN PILLARS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has successfully concluded a two-day public participation exercise across…

COUNTY MULLING AT FRAMEWORK TO HONOUR INDIVIDUALS BEHIND ELDORET’S GROWTH

The County Government of Uasin Gishu County is considering a framework to recognise sports personalities,…

COUNTY LEADERSHIP PUSHES FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY, PERFORMANCE ACROSS DEPARTMENTS

The County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen accountability, efficiency and service delivery across its…

COUNTY OFFICIALS MEET SIMAT FCS LEADERS OVER REVIVAL PLAN

The County Department of Cooperatives on Monday held a consultative meeting with the leadership of…

COUNTY AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE SERVICES AT RESCUE CENTRE

The Eldoret Rescue Centre in Turbo Sub-County hosted a fellowship that brought together the County…

COUNTY, ASK STEP UP PREPARATIONS FOR ELDORET NATIONAL SHOW

Preparations for the upcoming Eldoret National Show have intensified following a courtesy call by officials…

GOVERNOR BII’S HEALTH VISION IN FOCUS, AFRICAN HEALTH COLLABORATIVE VISITS UASIN GISHU

The County Government of Uasin Gishu's efforts to improve healthcare has realized a push-up following…

GOVERNOR BII CHAMPIONS MATERNAL CARE AS EXPLOSIONS OF JOY BRING GIFTS AND SMILES

A wave of smiles and celebration swept through Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital as Bishop…

GOVERNOR BII’S HEALTH AGENDA GAINING MOMENTUM

County Chief Officer for Clinical Services Ambrose Tarus inspected the Uasin Gishu Diagnostic Center, as…

COUNTY PARTNERS WITH ELDOHUB TO DRIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN JUA KALI

The County Department of Gender and Social Protection has partnered with Eldohub to host a…

COUNTY LAUNCHES TRAINING OF 350 YOUTH IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in partnership with KISIP and the NYOTA program, has…

EXPORT DRIVE GAINS MOMENTUM IN UASIN GISHU

The County Directorate of Investment and Industrialization, in collaboration with the Kenya Export Promotion and…

COUNTY STEPS UP PREPARATIONS FOR 2026 AGRICULTURAL SHOW

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has intensified preparations for the 2026 Agricultural Show, with…

KUINET KAPSUSWA RESIDENTS LAUD GOVERNOR BII OVER ROAD UPGRADES

Residents of Kuinet/Kapsuswa Ward in Soy Sub-County have welcomed ongoing road improvement works spearheaded by…

BIG EXPECTATIONS AS ELDORET CITY GETS INAUGURAL BOARD

The City of Eldoret has officially inaugurated its first City Board, raising high expectations to…

COUNTY, NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PARTNER TO ENSURE TIMELY FARM INPUT SUPPLY TO BOROTET FARMERS

The Ministry of Agriculture and the County Government of Uasin Gishu are collaborating to ensure…

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…

FRESH START FOR MUSCO AS CS OPARANYA ENFORCES ACCOUNTABILITY IN SACCOS

Uasin Gishu County Deputy Governor H.E. Evans Kapkea on Monday hosted the Cabinet Secretary for…

GOVERNOR DR JONATHAN BII LAUNCHES CHILD NUTRITION DRIVE TO BOOST EARLY LEARNERS’ HEALTH

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii on Friday launched a comprehensive child health and nutrition…

DR BII: OUR PLAN TO MAKE A UASIN GISHU A MULTI-SPORTS GIANT

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has set elaborate plans to make the region a…

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…

PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT NURTURES FUTURE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH INDUCTION

The Department of Public Service Management on Friday held an Industrial Attaches Induction Forum that…

FIRST LADY SALINA BII LEADS UASIN GISHU IN POWERFUL CALL FOR EARLY CANCER DETECTION ON WORLD CANCER DAY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu joined the rest of the world on Wednesday in…

NGOMONGO RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM FREE DIGITAL TB X-RAY AND LUNG SCREENING OUTREACH

Residents of Ngomongo Village in Kimumu Ward, Moiben Sub-County, on Tuesday benefited from free digital…

COUNTY CLEARS WAY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 PERMITS AS BUSINESS MAPPING GETS UNDERWAY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has finalized preparations for the issuance of Fiscal Year…

COUNTYWIDE IRRIGATION SURVEY LAUNCHED IN UASIN GISHU

With the availability of a more reliable water supply within the county—driven by the Nguzo…

COUNTY RALLIES BODABODA SACCOS TO RESTORE ORDER AND COMPLIANCE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has urged members of registered bodaboda Saccos to resume…

WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2026 COMMEMORATED IN KAPSERET SUB-COUNTY

World Wetlands Day 2026 was commemorated on 2nd February, as part of a global initiative…

COUNTY HOSTS PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL MEETING WITH ECDE COORDINATORS

The County Department of Education on Monday conducted a performance appraisal meeting with Early Childhood…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY DEEPENS GLOBAL HEALTH TIES THROUGH SWEDISH PARTNERSHIP ON GENOMICS AND CANCER CARE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Monday strengthened its international health partnerships after Deputy…

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…

COUNTY, NYS ROADS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ON, TEAMS PREPARE TO MOVE TO KARUNA MEIBEKI WARD, MOIBEN SUB COUNTY

Uasin Gishu County Chief Officer for Roads, Transport and Public Works, Geoffrey Tanui, has commended…

DG KAPKEA LEADS WELCOME OF NEW OMBUDSMAN OFFICE IN UASIN GISHU

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea led the county in welcoming the newly commissioned North…

INSIDE PLANS TO HARNESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ELDORET CITY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in collaboration with the City of Eldoret management, has…

COUNTY SECRETARY LEADS MULTI-SECTORAL INSPECTION OF ONGOING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

County Secretary Philip Meli on Tuesday led a multi-sectoral team on an inspection tour of…

INSIDE PLANS TO HARNESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ELDORET CITY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in collaboration with the City of Eldoret management, has…

GOVERNOR DR BII INSPECTS ROADS UNDER IMPROVEMENT, PLEDGES PROGRAMME TO COVER ALL 30 WARDS

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii on Thursday led an inspection exercise of roads currently…

KISE CONDUCTS ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT CHEBOLOL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

Hundreds of Uasin Gishu residents with special needs have turned up for an ongoing assessment…

GOVERNOR DR. BII COMMISSIONS OVER 700KM ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Uasin Gishu County Governor Dr Jonathan Bii has commissioned the improvement program for rural and…

MANAGEMENT IS THE BACKBONE OF SERVICE DELIVERY, CS MELI TELLS FACILITY MANAGERS

Effective management is the heartbeat of efficient service delivery, County Secretary Philip Meli has said,…

GOVERNOR BII LEADS SIGNING OF MoU BETWEEN COUNTY AND SNV IN LINE WITH NGUZO KUMI DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

His Excellency Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, on Monday, led the signing of a Memorandum of…

QUALITY HEALTHCARE ON TRACK AS UASIN GISHU INTENSIFIES HOSPITAL SUPERVISION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, under the leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, continues…

COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY TEAM SEIZES ILLICIT ALCOHOL WORTH KSH 5 MILLION IN PIONEER ESTATE

On Thursday, the county’s multi-agency team on illicit substances confiscated at least 1,406 boxes of…

COUNTY INSPECTORATE OFFICERS URGED TO REBRAND TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVER

County Secretary Philip Meli has called on Inspectorate officers to rebrand from the traditional “Kanjo”…

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…

COUNTY VETERINARY SERVICES OFFICERS CONTINUE TO DRIVE LIVESTOCK HEALTH IN UASIN GISHU

County Veterinary officers continue to play a critical role in disease surveillance, mass vaccination programs,…

ELDORET CITY READY TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS

The City of Eldoret is putting measures in place as it readies to implement more…

GOVERNOR BII ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ESTABLISH TWO NEW VTCS IN UASIN GISHU

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has announced plans to construct two new Vocational Training…

GOVERNOR BII LAUNCHES UASIN GISHU COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KCB FOUNDATION

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim on Friday presided over the launch of the…

COUNTY PARTNERS WITH INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION TO SAFEGUARD WETLANDS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, under the leadership of Governor Jonathan Bii, continues to…

SHA CLINIC STRENGTHENS SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT TRAINING

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in partnership with the Social Health Authority (SHA), on…

CLINICAL DEPARTMENT TAKES TOP HONOURS AS UASIN GISHU COUNTY HOSPITAL CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AT END-YEAR GALA

The Clinical Department has emerged as the Best Coordinated Department at Uasin Gishu County Hospital…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY SERVICE CENTRE LAUDED FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY

The National Government has praised Uasin Gishu County for its innovative County Service Centre, a…

LEADERSHIP THAT WORKS: GOVERNOR BII DELIVERS REAL RESULTS FOR DAIRY FARMERS

This is leadership that delivers tangible results. Under the bold, people-centred leadership of Governor Dr…

KAPTELDON SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL GETS MAJOR DIAGNOSTIC BOOST AS GOVERNOR BII LAUNCHES DIGITAL X-RAY UNIT

Kapteldon Sub-County Hospital has taken a significant step in strengthening healthcare delivery following the official…

KAPTELDON SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL SET FOR MAJOR BOOST AS GOVERNOR DR JONATHAN BII PREPARES TO UNVEIL X-RAY UNIT

Kapteldon Sub-County Hospital is on the cusp of a major healthcare milestone as Governor Dr…

UASIN GISHU COMPLETES 10-DAY EMERGENCY DISPATCH TRAINING TO BOOST PATIENT REFERRALS

Uasin Gishu County has concluded an intensive 10-day Emergency Dispatch Training programme that equipped nurses…

COUNTY STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST ECF AS UASIN GISHU HOSTS TRAINING TO CURB ACARICIDE RESISTANCE

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has intensified efforts to tackle rising cases of East…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY HOSTS AVOCADO DRY MATTER TRAINING FOR FARMERS AND YOUTH AGRI-PRENEURS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, in collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)…

PROCESS OF ENLISTING MURSIK INTO UNESCO LISTS BEGINS

The Government has officially launched the process of enlisting mursik—the iconic Kalenjin fermented milk—into the…

UASIN GISHU WINS BEST COUNTY AWARD AT THE 98TH KENYA MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVALS

The annual Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals, hosted at Moi Girls High School in Eldoret,…

UASIN GISHU MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT MAILI NNE FIRE STATION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Tuesday joined the global community in marking the…

KENYA MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVALS OFFICIALLY OPENED IN ELDORET

The 98th Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals have officially been opened in Eldoret, hosted at…

CHEPKEMEL MEDICAL CAMP SETS THE PACE AHEAD OF CHEPSAITA CROSS COUNTRY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Tuesday rolled out a major pre-race medical camp…

UASIN GISHU MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY WITH RENEWED CALL TO PROTECT YOUTH AND END AIDS BY 2030

Uasin Gishu County today joined the global community in marking World AIDS Day, bringing together…

UASIN GISHU COUNTY LAUNCHES 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GBV

Uasin Gishu County on Tuesday launched the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence…

POWERING PROGRESS: GOVERNOR DR. BII COMMISSIONS SILIBOI–SAITO ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

Mzee Michael Cheptum (Cheboren) is among more than 325 residents of Saito Farm in Ainabkoi/Olare…

TEAM UASIN GISHU EYING A GOOD RUN IN SIAYA

Team Uasin Gishu believes it has what it takes to shine at the 2025 Kicosca…

WASTE COMPOSITION SURVEY UNDERWAY AS JICA STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH UASIN GISHU

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), represented by Mr. Kentaro Hotta and Mr. Ryota Okiguchi,…

DEPUTY GOVERNOR APPLAUDS PARTNERS FOR SUCCESSFUL STAFF WELLNESS WEEK

Deputy Governor H.E. Evans Kapkea has expressed his deep appreciation to all partners who contributed…

TRAINING FOR NEWLY APPOINTED STAFF COMES TO A CLOSE WITH A CALL FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION

The week-long training for newly appointed staff in Uasin Gishu County has officially come to…

UASIN GISHU COMMISSIONS TEAM TO COMPETE IN SIAYA

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor H.E Evans Kapkea has tasked county staff with securing as many…

COUNTY, MOISOY UNION STEP UP EFFORTS TO COMPLETE MULTI-MILLION MAIZE MILLING PLANT

The Moisoy Farmers Cooperative Union has intensified efforts to operationalize its maize milling plant, with…

GRADUATES URGED TO INNOVATE AT UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET CEREMONY

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor has urged graduates to embrace innovation, leadership, and resilience as they…

COUNTY ACCELERATES TOURISM DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WITH NEW MAPPING INITIATIVE

The County Department of Tourism on Wednesday convened a stakeholder meeting that brought together consultants,…