The heavy rains that hit the country in the last few weeks left a trail of destruction and loss of lives.

It is sad that we lost Evans and Hosea on the night of Thursday 9th last week.The two had a peaceful night until it was cut short by heavy rains that caused mudslides,

Ongoing road works...

Grading and gravelling of Biwott-Chepketeret road in Kabiemit Ward.Opening,grading,gravelling and compaction of Kobtibilikwo-Kipchorwa-Bebmoek road in Metkei Ward.

#GavanaWaRaia
#KaziKwaMpango

Forging partnerships...

Institutions of higher learning play a key role not only in imparting knowledge and research hubs but also as development partners.

We have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with University of Nairobi on areas of possible partnership towards sustainable

🤝 1/ Very exciting meeting with H.E Hon. Wisley Rotich, Governor Elgeyo Marakwet County via DURP UoN. We discussed the broad prospects of Academia-Government linkages with a specific focus on #Research , #Innovation & #TechnologicalAdaptation .

We inked an agreement with Pioneer International University (PIU) today that will pave way for Maritime opportunities for our youth.

This follows our meeting with Vice Chancellor Dr.Gideon Maina and University officials last month.

This MOU will enable students from our County

Another batch to Melbourne, Australia...

Today it was the turn to bid bye to Titus Ruto from Kamariny, Millicent Chemwolo from Kaptarakwa, and Josephat Wendot from Kapchemutwa who are heading Cambridge International College, (CIC), Australia for further studies.

I wish them

“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. Faust

Motherhood is sacred and divine.A mother is the last person to be by your side during the most challenging moments.They never give up on their blood any time.Never!
#HappyMothersDay

We are currently feeling the effects of the ongoing rains which has led to loss of lives in Sambirir Ward, destruction of property and crops and rendering some of our roads impassible in several parts of the County.

Roads which have been affected include Iten-Kabarnet Highway,

Joined H.E President William Samoei Ruto fellow Governors and other government officials during the launch of second Kenya Urban Support Program at Statehouse,Nairobi.

The program development objectives includes improving the delivery and resilience of urban infrastructure and

Today,with my Deputy Prof .Grace Cheserek, we held meetings with heads of departments led by County Executive Committee Members (CECs) to discuss the progress report of projects and programs in the county.

The meeting also brought in Chief Officers,Directors, procurement

'Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9.

Blessed Sunday and keep safe.

To all the workers , we celebrate your hardwork,dedication and committed towards Nation's building.You are today's heroes and heroines.

#HappyLabourDay

Chebiemit Mother and Baby Unit...

Ongoing construction of Mother and Baby Unit at Chebiemit Sub-County hospital.

The unit, being constructed in partnership with Finnish government and the government of Kenya will have a 4 bed Anti-natal and Post-natal Wards.

The facility will

It is sad that we have lost lives following flash floods in Mai Mahiu this morning.I would like to condole with my colleague, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika , and the people of Nakuru County for the loss of the lives.

At the same time, I would like to pass my sincere sympathies to

I hosted fellow Governors Simon Kachapin and Benjamin Cheboi from West Pokot and Baringo Counties respectively to deliberate on further actions to bring to and end the persistent killings of innocent people within our boarders by cattle rustlers.

We jointly called on the

Today we sent two more students to Canada for further studies under our Pepea program.

I had breakfast with the two who are heading to Fanshawe College, Ontario and North Island College in British Columbia Canada for further studies.

I encouraged Philaries and Larsson to be

This morning I checked on the progress of patients recuperating from the latest wave of banditry attacks in the Kerio Valley at Kapsowar Mission Hospital.

I am happy to report that they are all in stable condition and recovering well.

Banditry must come to an end.

#Amani

Sunrise in paradise! Nothing feels better…

Please purpose to visit St.Kizito Wewo Catholic in Embobut Embolot ,Elgeyo marakwet county atleast once in your lifetime.

Architectural masterpiece by Legendary Rev Fr Reinhard Bottner spiced with the beautiful scenery.

Picture by Evans Moi

#countyofchampions

Efforts towards sustainable environmental conservation is a collective responsibility that requires a concerted effort.

Today in morning, we held discussions with NETFUND officials led by CEO Samson Toniok to chart a way forward towards the rehabilitation of forests in