Bomet County is among the areas regarded as having the highest Measles-Rubella and tetanus prevalence which are the major cause of deaths among infants. In this regard, we are taking deliberate interventions to ensure that our children do not contract these deadly diseases. Bomet being one of the 22 counties undertaking the campaign against Measles…
18 farmers’ groups across the county have received 100 beehives and a centrifuge machine to boost honey production from the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Projects (KCSAP) under the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture and Livestock Executive Dr. Kipchumba Toweett challenged farmers to diversify farming activities and urged them to join bee-keeping cooperative societies to get better…
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…
We appreciate the significance of quality early childhood development and education in the long-term development of our children’s education and a better and more educated society. In this regard, County administration has continued to enhance ECDE learning through development and provision of teaching and learning materials. Governor Hon Prof. Hillary Barchok flagged off teaching and…
Water pans as a source of water for domestic and livestock use continue to be part of the solution in addressing the huge demand for the precious commodity. As a government, we are exploring all means of providing water for our people. The Governor, Prof. Hillary Barchok recently completed Kaptebeswet Water Pan in Merigi Ward…
Bomet County disaster response team has over the years done splendid work despite the lack of proper protection and aid devices. It is for this reason that the County administration is putting more effort and resources into the unit to ensure our personnel has all the necessary equipment. Prof.Hillary Barchok on the 31st of May,…
Prof. Hillary Barchok the Governor of Bomet County officially opened Belgut Dispensary in Merigi Ward which was constructed by the Kapkoros KTDA Group of companies. The facility has been handed over to the county government of Bomet for use.
The Governor of Bomet County Prof. Hillary Barchok launched construction of Mengichik Bridge which connects Singorwet and Merigi. The bridge, with an estimated cost of Kshs 15M, will take three months to complete and must be to quality standards to ensure taxpayers get value for their money.
The National Tree Planting exercise – Bomet Chapter has been rolled out at Kipreresss Primary school amid calls for more climate action initiatives to mitigate the effects of global climate change. The exercise that saw 5,000 trees planted, brought together various environmental stakeholders among them officials from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, County Government…
Bomet county is banking on the newly launched cashless platform to boost its revenue collection as part of efforts to improve service delivery to the residents of Bomet. Speaking during the launch, Governor Dr Hillary Barchok, projected that the epayment platform will boost performance and efficiency in revenue collection as customers can now pay for…