To whom much is given, much is expected. As I took the solemn oath to office alongside my deputy this afternoon, I accepted the responsibility bestowed on me by the residents of Bomet. As we promised during the campaigns, we now embark on the journey to serve our people with great committment and dedication. The…
I take this earliest opportunity to thank the Almighty God for His sufficient grace and favor that have guided us since the start of the campaign period until now when we are celebrating the successful outcome of the just concluded General Elections. I also wish to thank each and every resident of Bomet for your…
The government through the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs has officiated the construction of a software factory in Mulot, Bomet County estimated to cost Sh 100 billion. Through a speech that was read on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of ICT Joe Mucheru by Board Chairman ICT Authority Professor Fredrick…
Bomet Governor, Prof. Hillary Barchok, Wednesday announced that his administration will offer sh 10 million as seed capital to the main Bomet Bodaboda Sacco to boost the sector. Speaking during the development tour in Kipreres ward, Prof. Barchok acknowledged the contribution of the Boda Boda sector to the vibrance of Kenya’s economy . “To operationalize…
Over 200,000 Bomet residents are set to benefit from safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable water supply and sanitation services once the Bomet[1]Longisa-Mulot water supply and sanitation project is completed in under two years.The Shs.1.7Billion project will entail the construction of river intake works at Nyangores River, approximately 5km raw water gravity main and full conventional…
Chepitet-Kapsio Dip in Mutarakwa Ward, Bomet Central has joined the list of cattle dips that are complete and operational in Bomet. Commissioning the dip, Governor Dr Hillary Barchok said that his administration has embarked on a strategic mission to revive all the cattle dips while constructing new ones in a bid to improve the milk…
Lelaitich Sweet Potato Processing plant is one of the flagship value addition projects undertaken by the County Government of Bomet in partnership with the World Vision Kenya through the Department of Cooperatives and Enterprise Development. On maximum capacity, the plant processes 4 metric tonnes of sweet potatoes daily, equivalent to 4,000 pieces of assorted bread.
10,000 INDIGENT FAMILIES TO BENEFIT FROM THE BOMET – UHC SUPPORT Bomet County has rolled out the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme that will benefit upto 10,000 indigent families during this 2021/2022 financial year. Speaking during the function, Governor Dr Hillary Barchok assured residents that the selection process was done in a fair, transparent and…
Bomet County has unveiled a State-of-the-Art Film and Music hub that will give the youth an opportunity to showcase their creative works locally and globally. The facility has been established through a partnership agreement that was signed between the Kenya Film Commission and the County Government of Bomet in 2nd September 2020. Speaking during the…
The County Government of Bomet has received two borehole water projects from philanthropist Mukesh Akshar, serving over 1,300 students in Chemagel and Rongena-Manaret Wards. On a daily basis, Kipajit water project can produce 40,000 litres serving students in Akshar Secondary School-Kibori and environs while Kipngosos project can produce 30,000 litres serving Kipngosos Primary and Secondary…