Kerio Valley University College Moves to Secure Land for Expansion

The university team, led by Acting Principal Prof. Paul Tarus and his deputies, paid a courtesy call on the governor with the aim of establishing the status of land ownership documents for sites earmarked for future university projects.

The proposed sites include 50 acres in Tambach, 600 acres in Mokoro, 19 acres at Chebara ATC, Biwott Technical in Chepketeret, the Iten County Referral Hospital (ICRH) site for a proposed School of Medicine, and Kimwarer Mining.

Governor Rotich said he had directed the county departments of Lands and Education, working with relevant stakeholders, to expedite the documentation process to facilitate the university’s expansion plans.

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According to the governor, the title deed for the 600-acre Mokoro site is in the final stages of processing, while documentation for the remaining sites will be pursued to support the institution’s growth.

The governor noted that limited land availability has previously slowed the implementation of several development projects in the county and thanked local communities for supporting efforts to secure land for public investments.

“Land availability has hindered the establishment of many projects, and I wish to thank the communities for their continuous support,” the county boss said.

He also challenged the university to develop academic programmes that address the specific needs of different parts of Elgeyo Marakwet County.

The move is expected to pave the way for the establishment of new university facilities and academic programmes as Kerio Valley University seeks to expand its footprint within the county.

Education CS Julius Ogamba recently appointed the Kerio Valley University Council members and the acting principal.