Water CS meets Barchok over Bosto Dam
Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok has thanked president William Ruto for his commitment to deliver the proposed Bosto dam, to address water shortage in Bomet county. Speaking while hosting Water, Sanitation and Irrigation CS Erick Muga in his office this afternoon, governor Barchok said that the mega project will suplly water to over 75% of […]
County Govt, Posta Kenya sign pact to boost revenue collection
The revenue collection and other services in Bomet County are expected to be on the rise following the entry of the postal Corporation of Kenya, into the sector. The corporation has entered into an MOU with the County Government of Bomet in a bid to enhance efficiency, accountability and streamline operations across the various departments […]
Barchok fulfils pledge to complete Kiswahili Bridge
The County Government of Bomet has completed the construction of Kiswahili Bridge in Silibwet Township Ward, Bomet Central Sub County. The bridge connects Chepng’aina and Motigo villages and will greatly enhance mobility thus making it easy for residents to access essential services like education and healthcare. During his campaigns, Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok gave his […]
County Govt steps up Promotive and Preventice health
Officers from the Public health department of the County Government of Bomet have begun a comprehensive inspection of schools across the county as a measure of stepping up promotive and preventive health, as directed by Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok. The inspection entails; 1. Inspection of the general infrastructure 2. Sanitation and hygiene 3. Food safety […]
Selection Panel for Vacant CPSB positions hands over report to Gov. Barchok
The selection panel for the recruitment of two board members and the CEO of Bomet County Public Service Board has, this afternoon, handed over their report to Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok following the conclusion of a rigorous recruitment process. The panel was constituted to fill the positions that fell vacant following the resignation of the […]
Barchok Leads Staff in Thanksgiving Prayers
The entire staff of the county government of Bomet led by governor Prof. Hillary Barchok converged at the Bomet IAAF stadium for the first prayer-breakfast anniversary, earlier today. The prayers carried the theme, “Serving with the fear of the Lord”. The prayers are a culmination of the monthly prayer meetings that have been happening every […]
Governor Barchok Engages Bomet Business Community
Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok hosted the Bomet business community today as they paid a courtesy call to his office. During the discussion, Governor Barchok assured them that his administration is committed to providing a conducive environment for their businesses to thrive. In an effort to breathe new life into the downtown market, an […]
Governor Barchok Attends Tripartite Policy Dialogue at East African Employability Summit
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. […]
Speech On Employability Summit
World Bank officials tour Bomet for inspection of KUSP projects
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 […]
Governor Barchok, CS Bore spearhead the national tea planting day in Chepalungu Forest
Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok joined Labour CS Hon Florence Bore in leading a massive tree planting exercise at Chepalungu Forest as a patriotic contribution towards national efforts to increase our forest cover as the country aims at mitigating the devastating effects of climate change. The governor and the CS were joined by among […]
Newly Appointed Chief Officers take oath of Office
Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok presided over the swearing-in ceremony of five new chief officers following their vetting and subsequent approval by the county assembly. The five COs are Mr. Felix Langat Kipkorir; Medical and Health Services, Mr. Issa Kasim Yarrow; Land Housing and Urban Planning, Ms. Stella Rotich Chepkorir Chepkoech; Information and Communication […]