Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno on Friday led North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) leaders for a prayer breakfast hosted by Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM).
The prayer breakfast is part of a multi-sectoral approach to promoting peace and cohesion in Kerio Valley following the recent spate of insecurities.
“We ask the church to establish more mission centers where they can impart education and evangelism to the people of Kerio Valley.”
– Daniel Chemno, Deputy Governor Uasin Gishu.
Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich, also present, asked the National Government to put more emphasis on the region’s development with Elgeyo Marakwet communities in peace-building missions.
Kerio Valley has for a long time been witnessing frequent insecurity fueled by cattle rustling, boundaries row, and fighting for resources such as water, pasture, and other natural resources.
Also present were Deputy Governor Nandi Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot, NOREB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Dominic Tanui, and other Government Officials.
Education
Later at Catholic University, Gaba campus, in Eldoret town, Chemno challenged university graduates to use their education to solve the country’s socio-economic challenges.
The DG challenged graduates to use their knowledge to address challenges such as unemployment by establishing their own ventures which would eventually create jobs.
He also took the opportunity to laud The Catholic University of Eastern Africa for the quality education they offer.
