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Police officers in Eldoret town have launched a probe into an incident where Tony Chumba, a digital Strategist for Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirant Amb Julius
Police officers in Eldoret town have launched a probe into an incident where Tony Chumba, a digital Strategist for Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirant Amb Julius
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has officially started his re-election campaigns ahead of UDA Party primaries expected to be held before April. Sudi will be seeking
Langas Member of County Assembly (MCA) Francis Muya has come to the defense of Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Stephen Kihara following recent claims that he
Deputy President William Ruto has outlined his agenda for Kenya if elected president in the August 9, 2022 polls. Ruto who spoke at the Eldoret
At least 100 legislators are expected to attend the upcoming mega rally in Eldoret town that will be raced by Deputy President William Ruto. The
Fresh revelations continue to emerge as a team of government officials visited Chebarus area in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, a few days after a stand-off
It was joy and celebrations at the Jesus Love Ministry Children’s Home following a visit by a group of businesspersons from Eldoret. The businesspersons –
Social media, especially Twitter and Facebook, have fast become the new platform where politicians engage with the electorate – aside from physically meeting the people.
Nancy Yatich, a girl who miraculously survived the 2020 Elgeyo Marakwet/West Pokot mudslide was among hundreds of students that on Friday, December 17, 2021, graduated
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kipchoge Keino has finally received the prestigious Olympic Laurel which he was awarded in 2016 during the Rio De Janeiro Olympics.
Born and bred in the rural village of Kesses, in Uasin Gishu County, CPA Julius Ruto considers himself as a son of the constituency who
T.I-Kenya notes that it is in the process of developing the list that will include politicians facing criminal and graft charges as well as those with questionable characters.
Mandago has now downplayed Sudi’s opposition to his Senatorial bid, insisting that it all lies squarely on the people.
said unless they have a representation in UDA at the county level, they will be forced to direct their support to another party willing to accommodate them.
“I still have a lot to share only that it’s a matter of time before we unravel the truth and mysteries surrounding county monies.
Sudi had over the weekend told Mandago to shelve his Senatorial ambitions and join Deputy President William Ruto’s presidential campaign trail – utterances that have since sparked a political storm.
Even though the upcoming general election is expected to be held on August 9, 2022, as per the constitutional provision, the country has already witnessed intense campaigns from all key presidential aspirants.
Speaking on Sunday, during an event in the county, the vocal MP noted that Mandago should leave the Senate seat to youthful aspirants like lawyer Kipchumba Karori and broadcaster Arap Kemei.
The governor noted that Sudi has been going around the county saying he should not be vying for the Senate seat, a move he said was unacceptable and amounts to incitement.
According to Buzeki, political parties are only used to collect money from aspirants during an election period but have nothing to offer to the people – development-wise.
Eldoret town fondly referred to as the City of Champions is also an entertainment hub, hosting tens of clubs and entertainment joints
Taking time to meditate creates calmness and can work wonders in eradicating thoughts that could be massing throughout your mind.
Uasin Gishu is one of the 47 counties of Kenya, located in the former Rift Valley Province. The county’s capital which is also the largest population center as
Chepkut has been in hospital for several months now, receiving treatment following injuries he sustained after being involved in an accident.
There are over 10 candidates that have expressed interest for the top seat, and as the general election date – expected to the August 2022, draws near, more individuals are likely to join the race.
During an interdenominational funds drive in Chebolol, Kesses constituency, attended by DP Ruto, politicians allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) called for locals to only vote for aspirants that will be vying for the seat using the party.
While his allies focused on political issues, attacking area Member of Parliament Dr. Swarup Mishra for his continued support of the Jubilee party that ‘persecuted’ them, Ruto spoke more of his development agenda.
Mishra had on Wednesday organized an interdenominational funds drive for 36 churches at AIC Chebolol – in which Deputy President William Ruto was the chief guest.
Speaking at Koitoror Ward office during an event to officially hand over the equipment, the area MCA expressed optimism that the support will help improve the beneficiaries’ livelihoods.
“We this dam, we expect short term crops grown to be able to take root in this area. It will enable locals to make money and also improve health conditions through available rich food like beans, fish, and vegetables,” Chemno said.
According to Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago, continued preference of hospitals in urban areas was causing unnecessary congestion in the facilities, while at the same time leading to underutilization of the rural health facilities that are equally well equipped.
According to a Facebook post by Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, the DP will not be visiting Mosop Sub County as earlier scheduled, where he was to visit Kabiyet Sub-County Hospital.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said from December 21, 2021, every Kenyan must be vaccinated to access government services as well as be allowed to enter key facilities like hotels and parks.
Coffee is a widely used beverage around the globe. Most people use it to improve their physical performance for the day. However, the drink goes beyond just energizing your body and boosting your physical performance.
Nelson Havi whose term as the LSK president is coming to an end has already declared that he will be vying for the Westlands Parliamentary seat in the coming general election.
The artists called on the Ministry of Education led by Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha to support their initiative which they believe will help address the root cause of the recent wave of unrest in schools.
Faith Kiyegon has two Olympic gold medals which she won in 2016 (Rio De Janeiro) and 2020 Tokyo in Tokyo.
“If you are competing with someone, leave alone his/her family members. What do their wives, husbands, children, or parents have to do with that political seat you’re fighting for?” Mandago posed
The Eldoret Municipal Board has already set in motion a process that will see the town be declared a city, but what does that status mean to locals? What are some of the key areas that are set to be improved?
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making infections difficult to treat.
“Kwa sasa tunaomba viongozi wote wa North Rift waunganike pamoja. Kiongozi yoyote asiye ongea ju ya mahindi na mbolea kabla ya elections ataona kivumbi,” Kiberenge warned.
The Kenyan ambassador to Pakistan notes that under his leadership, Uasin Gishu will reclaim its place as the epicenter of milk production and processing in Kenya.
According to the KMPDU officials, each of the Moi University doctor-lecturers is owed over Ksh1.5 million in unpaid salaries and allowances that cumulatively is about Ksh200 million.
Buzeki says: “Its highest level of neglect that when the cost of inputs are on upward trajectory the Government are offering buying price that are unreasonable and unrealistic. Its even worse due to the fact that other private millers will rely on NCPB prices to set theirs.”
The exercise was witnessed by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Commissioner Dorcas Kedogo and Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Stephen Kihara.
Speaking during the event, Mandago said the street lighting project will directly help improve the income of the traders at the center located along the Eldoret-Ziwa road, as they will now be able to work for longer hours.
The UASU boss said lecturers at the university are still on strike and that learning is not anywhere close to resuming.
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In an interview with Uasin Gishu News in Eldoret town, Yego noted that the Embryo Transfer Centre is expected to be ready for use by mid-2022.
NCPB in a notice to the public said it was opening its doors to start receiving maize from farmers who are now in the harvesting season. According to the notice, the board will be buying a 50-kilogram bag of maize at Ksh1,305.
He said farmers deserve nothing but good market prices for their products, keeping in mind that they toil under difficult circumstances to ensure the country has sufficient food.
The event will be held on February 12, 2022, at Lobo Village in Kapseret.
Rotich was presented before Justice Reuben Nyakundi, to take a plea over the murder charge, after a medical examination confirmed that he is fit to stand trial.
Led by Richard Kemboi, an aspiring Turbo Member of Parliament, the youths say Raila is the best bet to lead the country out of corruption that has led to the loss of billions of taxpayers’ money.
he bodaboda industry has for a long time been linked to insecurity, a challenge Eng. Birir hopes the new unique number for every operator will help address.
Mandago vile vile ameliomba kanisa kuwa kipao mbele kwa kuombea taifa na kuhubiri Amani huku akiwakashifu wanasiasa wanaoneza siasa za chuki, ubaguzi na ukabila.
Speaking at Kipkenyo in his constituency, the MP said they will continue with the foundation that has been laid previously of ensuring there is peace and unity amongst Kenyans irrespective of their political affiliation.
“The easiest way these girls will get cash is through involvement with bodaboda operators and for lack of sexuality education, many end up engaging in unproductive sex that usually leads to pregnancy,”
In a recent interview on Citizen TV, Gladys Boss said as it is now, only one candidate has a clear agenda for the country – that is DP Ruto.
n a statement issued after a two-day training on mediation for peace in Eldoret town, the NCCK women leaders noted that with anticipated voter bribery, hate-mongering among other intense political activities that are usually witnessed during a campaign period, there is a need for the community to be well educated on peace, cohesion, and unity.
The seat had been left vacant following the death of the previous holder Kamunu wa Kabari who was laid to rest a few months ago in Yamumbi, Kapseret Sub County.
The report filed at the Eldoret Police Station notes that the AK47 accidentally discharged the ammunition after the car, a Subaru, they were in hit a bump at around 2.30 PM.
In a phone interview with Uasin Gishu News, Gitonga said the man also killed his mother when he came to help the wife.
ECDE teachers in the county currently earn a salary of Ksh10,000 a month, but Governor Jackson Mandago says they will soon get better remuneration.
Speaking at the Uasin Gishu County headquarters in Eldoret town, Mandago said police should avoid playing politics when it comes to security matters.
Reacting to the chaos that rocked the tour, Sudi claimed they were organized a Member of Parliament and two Members of County Assembly (MCAs) which he did not name.
Billionaire businessman Bundotich Zedekiah Kiprop alias Buzeki has described Kapseret Sub County in Uasin Gishu as a sleeping giant. Buzeki notes that the sub-county has
Mishra will be hosting Ruto just days after he announced that he was ready to follow the political direction that his people will want him to ahead of the 2022 general election.
The High Court in Eldoret directed the accused to be subjected to the mandatory assessment before he takes a plea to the murder charge.
Equipment for the installation of the milling plant were received by the cooperative union in July 2020, with construction works ongoing.
In 2007, Raila received massive support for his presidential bid, with now Deputy President William Ruto backing his bid.
Speaking on Sunday during an event in Soy Sub County, Mandago said the meeting will seek to address challenges that maize farmers are facing.
“Mimi namaliza term na mimi najua kazi tumefanya, na kazi tumefanya inaonekana (I’m finishing my term and I know I have done some good work which can be clearly seen),” Mandago said
Being an economic, educational, and health hub, Eldoret has a huge number of people that need housing, and this means there are many residential estates set up to address the huge demand for housing.
Uasin Gishu News spoke to Sammy Bor, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Chepkoilel Branch Executive Secretary on the possible causes of the unrest.
Langas Primary School headteacher Chrispine Owako was laid to rest in his rural home in Ugunja, Siaya County on Saturday. Owako died a few weeks
More than 20 bodaboda shades have been constructed in Moiben Sub County with 14 more expected to be constructed by the end of this year.
Moi University management said a special meeting was held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, where the Senate resolved that teaching and learning activities resume at the institution
The town is generally dominated by the Kalenjin community with Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, and Kisii some of the other ethnic groups that are found in the town.
“This profiling is happening in funerals and harambees where the politicians are using the term ‘son of the soil’ to discredit other leaders perceived to be against Deputy President William Ruto. It has reached a point that when someone is seen as not aligning to the DP, they profile him based on his/her sub-tribe,” Kirui noted.
“Tukienda pale stage, watu hutuchukulia negatively juu wanaona ni kama tunafanya kitu haifai. Wengine hutuita majina haifai. Kuna biassness, customers hawawezi kubali a lady awabebe,”
In a media briefing at the Eldoret Media Hub, Sheikh Bini said the wave of school unrest was worrying and that there was a need for religious leaders and other stakeholders to look for a lasting solution.
Speaking after hosting the Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Jafar Barmaki, Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago said collaboration between investors from Iran and Kenya will help ensure easy and seamless transfer of technology on manufacturing of medical equipment to the country.
As per the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Eldoret was ranked the fifth most populated urban area in the country after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Ruiru with a population of over 475,716 people.
Communication for the establishment of the Uasin Gishu Rural Water and Sanitation Company was made to the Uasin Gishu County Assembly on Tuesday
In a communication to the Uasin Gishu County Assembly members who resumed their sittings on Tuesday, Assembly Speaker David Kiplagat said the Huruma MCA had been elected to be the new chair of the Committee of Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) and e-government.
The statistics show that only 36, 257 new voters have so far been registered with wards located near Eldoret town recording a higher number of new voters compared to those in rural areas.
Another misconception has been that once vaccinated, a person is likely to lose his/her ‘bedroom appetite’ which the County Executive said was not true.
Shadrack Juma, one of the seasoned traders in Eldoret town, recounts how security was a major challenge before the devolved system of governance came into place.
“I want to say here that I will go where my Kalenjin people want me to go,” Mishra said amid cheers and laughter from locals present.
In a phone interview with Uasin Gishu News, Muge said the incident happened as a majority of students had gone for their Sunday service.
According to Mandago, CS Munya is to blame for the lack of an allocation to cater to maize farmers, many of who are in the North Rift region.
As per 2017 IEBC data, Uasin Gishu had over 450,000 registered voters. IEBC was targeting to register over 166,000 new voters in the county
In the recent appeal for support from voters, he has pledged to bring to the county an industrial park – borrowing the idea from the Hawassa Industrial park in Southern Ethiopia.
There have been doubts on whether Prof Kamar will be seeking re-election in 2022, especially after Governor Jackson Mandago hinted at going for the Senate seat when his term comes to an end.
According to Dr. Busakhala, Wisindi Naftali, a healthcare practitioner, specializing as a Physician, even in this 21st century, there is a number of people who still link cancer to witchcraft and the work of the devil.
The County Government of Uasin Gishu is planning to set up one and two bedroom houses at the estate, which will be available for rent to locals at an affordable rate.
NCIC had in February named Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, and Nakuru as as possible hotspots for violence during the 2022 election campaigns period.
“Where I have come from, where I am and where I’m going, it will take those with degrees and masters 300 years,” Sudi said.
“The other day our president announced that he will set aside some money for tea, coffee, and livestock, where is money for maize? We don’t eat coffee, tea, and livestock now. The priority should be maize,”
The fee must go up if we have to address some of these concerns
If you’re a fan of eating Nyama Choma, then I guess you will always want to get a taste of this meal in a serene environment, and well roasted – I mean soft one – sio ile ngumu kama mawe.
In a public notice, Moi University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. I. N. Kimengich said the closure of the university’s main campus is a result of the ongoing industrial staff by the university staff which has affected operations.
I have seen busybodies prosecuting my case in the court of public opinion. Why can’t they wait for the court process to take its course?” the MP posed
The court was told that when the accused was called by the neighbor to collect her underwear, she turned up armed with a machete and threatened to chop the complainant into pieces for what she said was shaming her after she allegedly told the whole village about the incident.
According to the KUDHEHIA shop steward at the university, a new Vice-Chancellor should be appointed as the current one “ameshindwa na kazi”.
Our country was on the blink of being taken captive by BBI and we had to fight for it because it would make no sense for me to be at the grassroots when the country is in the hands of people with no interest of Kenyans at heart,” noted the Woman Rep.
Despite the services being provided in the public SRH units and Health institutions, many youths do not have enough knowledge on this subject.
Speaking in Moi’s Bridge, Soy Sub County on Tuesday, the governor reiterated that every organization that undertakes any form of ‘peace event’ should seek clearance from his office.
With the onset of devolution, Eldoret town has witnessed an infrastructural development, from tarmacking of new roads to the coming of some major multi-billion investments that have helped transform it into a regional economic hub.
According to the Acting Uasin Gishu County Coordinator in the Directorate of Children’s Services Elvis Kurgat, the number of street beggars has been on the rise in the past few years.
The Governor says: “I will ensure with the collaboration of Members of County Assembly that all pending projects across the county are completed before I leave office.”
An international airport, dry port, and fertile soil that can accommodate diversification are some of the areas that need to be fully utilized to unlock the region’s potential.
Sudi further says he has been helping Raila, and even advising him on some matters, unlike a number of Rift Valley politicians surrounding him with nothing to offer, apart from misleading the ODM supremo.
News about him being hospitalized surfaced several days ago after a number of political leaders from Uasin Gishu County paid him a visit.
To those living in urban areas, the expense of buying vegetables and such things seems like whole trouble. This might not be because you cannot prepare your own vegetable garden but because there is no yard space for you to practice that.
Kositany while officially joining the race a few months ago spelled out some of the areas that his government will be focusing on if elected the second governor of Uasin Gishu.
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The leaders who spoke at the 116th Koitalel Arap Samoei Commemoration in Nandi Hills, said Kenyans are yet to get justice for atrocities meted on them by the colonialists.
The project was to be undertaken in three phases and was expected to be one of Africa’s tech hub offering employment and propelling economic growth and development of Uasin Gishu County and the country at large.
“In 4 years, we have 27,000 cases of teenage pregnancies in Uasin Gishu, if a single school has 400 children, how many schools are those?” the DG posed.
The opportunity is for several courses among them Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Athlete-To-Coach Training.
Reports from the United Nations Population Fund have it that, Kenyan records of adolescent and teenage pregnancies for girls between the age of 10-19 years in the period of July 2016 and June 2017 was 378,397.
Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop is dead. Tirop, a specialist in 5,000 m is said to have been found dead in her rural house in Iten,
With election day nearing, more politicians will be declaring their interests – and as they say – a day is too long in politics.
The rise in input costs translated into another marked uplift in firms’ output charges, which was also slightly softer than October’s survey record.
Daring Kenyan politics especially as a woman is not a walk in the park. It calls for resilience and thick skin that is able to withstand mockery, threats, physical attacks and even threats.
President William Ruto said Kenya and India share historical ties dating back to the 18th Century and beyond.
Speaking during the Great Chepsaita Cross Country, DP Gachagua emphasized the negative impacts of these illegal substances on the younger generation that have hindered their productivity and potential
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The County Government sponsored 60 teams; a men’s and a women’s team from each of the 30 wards, to compete at the tourney.
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