Bomet County joined the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day at Mogogosiek Baraza Park in Konoin Subcounty, marking the 35th anniversary since the world united to dedicate this significant occasion to raise awareness and affirmative action on HIV and AIDS globally. The theme of this year’s AIDS Day is “Let Communities Lead,”…
Vocational Training has grown in leaps and bounds and Bomet County hasn’t been left behind in this transformational journey as the world moves towards technical training which offers students with hands-on skills and knowledge. The CECM for Education, Youth, Sports and Vocational Training Hon Agnes Ngeno graced and presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony for…
Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Ken Okaniwa, paid a courtesy visit to the County Government of Bomet this morning. This visit follows discussions initiated by Bomet county Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok during his recent visit to the ambassador’s office. The visit underscores the commitment to fostering collaboration and mutual development between Japan and Bomet County, with…
The County Government of Bomet through the department of Education, Youths, Sports and Vocational Training is delighted to announce to students and the general public that the 2024 form one and the first time VTC full scholarships are open for application. The secondary school full scholarship program is currently benefiting over 1235 students across the…
The spouse of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, toured Bomet County on a 3-Day visit as part of her “Save the Boychild” campaign. The highlight of her visit was the launch of the Bomet Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre at Koiwa Hospital, where she received the first cohort of more than 100 drug addicts who…
In an effort to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Kenya, the inaugural East African Employability Summit was held at the Catholic University of East Africa, alongside the Uongozi Career Awards 2023. The summit, graced by Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok, brought together diverse stakeholders, aimed at stimulating solutions to upscale employability.…
Bomet County has immensely benefited from her partnership with the World Bank through the Kenya Urban Support Programme. This morning, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Shadrack Rotich, led the county delegation in talks with the World Bank team led by Beatrice Erazo, who are in Bomet, to evaluate the several projects undertaken through their partnership with…
President William Ruto attended interdenominational prayers at the 181 Stadium in Sotik Constituency, Bomet County, today. The President was accompanied by, among other leaders, Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok, Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Cabinet Secretaries Davis Chirchir(Energy), Florence Bore (Labour) and Ezekiel Machogu (Education) Speaking during the service, the…
Bomet County joined the rest of the world in observing World Premature Day, rallying under the theme “small action, big impact—skin-to-skin care for premature babies”. The celebrations held at Longisa County Referral Hospital were presided over by Bomet County Governor, Prof. Hillary Barchok. Governor Barchok emphasized the importance of the world premature day, which has…
Bomet County joined the rest of the world in marking the World Diabetes Day, which is celebrated annually on November 14, an event led by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation. The theme of this year’s ‘WDD’ is “Know Your Risk, Know Your Response.” This is aimed at raising awareness about prevention,…