{"id":17192,"date":"2026-05-05T11:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=17192"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:57:48","slug":"uasin-gishu-joins-launch-of-cherangany-conservation-run-ahead-of-cherish-programme-rollout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/uasin-gishu-joins-launch-of-cherangany-conservation-run-ahead-of-cherish-programme-rollout","title":{"rendered":"UASIN GISHU JOINS LAUNCH OF CHERANG\u2019ANY CONSERVATION RUN AHEAD OF CHERISH PROGRAMME ROLLOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Monday joined regional leaders and stakeholders in the official launch of the Cherang\u2019any Conservation Run, set to take place on May 21, 2026, at Kabiego Comprehensive School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race will serve as a precursor to the unveiling of the CHERISH Programme, scheduled for May 22, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The CHERISH Programme (Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony) is a 10-year initiative targeting environmental conservation and community development across Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, and Trans Nzoia counties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The programme is spearheaded by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Representing CS Murkomen, who is also the programme\u2019s patron, Mrs. Murkomen highlighted the initiative\u2019s key pillars. These include ecosystem restoration and climate resilience, community empowerment, education and knowledge management, promotion of sports and culture, and resource mobilisation and institutional coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich, who attended the event, reaffirmed his county\u2019s commitment to the initiative. He emphasized the importance of sustained conservation efforts, noting that consistency and increased stakeholder involvement will be crucial to the programme\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii was represented by the County Executive Committee Member for Water and Environment Mr. Anthony Sitienei, who delivered a goodwill message underscoring the county\u2019s dedication to the initiative and its goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Organizers have called on athletes and members of the public to register and participate in the conservation run, describing it as a historic opportunity to unite communities in the effort to protect and restore the Cherang\u2019any Hills ecosystem for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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