The County Government of Kericho

13/05/2026

Governor Mutai leads county delegation to Kabianga Ward for a development tour

Kabianga Ward has today played host to a high powered delegation of senior county officials led by Kericho Governor H.E Dr Erick Mutai for a development tour of the area.

The delegation began by commissioning the new Chepsagogo Tea Buying Centre, a modern facility expected to greatly improve tea handling and storage standards, enhance efficiency, and ultimately increase returns for hardworking tea farmers in the area.

Governor Mutai noted that the county government remains committed to boosting the quality of green leaf produced by tea farmers through the adoption of modern storage facilities in tea buying centres across the county.

The Chepsagogo Tea Buying Centre is among the over 150 tea buying centres that the county government has constructed and renovated over the past three years as part of efforts aimed at strengthening the tea sector and improving the livelihoods of farmers.

The delegation later proceeded to Kiptome village where Governor Mutai commissioned the new Chemamul Dairy Cooperative building together with a modern feed mixer to support dairy farmers and boost milk production in the area.

Speaking during the commissioning,Governor Mutai noted that Kericho County is firmly on course to becoming among Kenya’s top milk producing counties through sustained investment in dairy production and the strengthening of dairy cooperatives.

The Chemamul Dairy Cooperative is now fully operational following the county government’s earlier investment in a milk cooler. The new infrastructure is expected to enhance milk handling, improve feed quality, and increase earnings for farmers while strengthening the dairy value chain in the area.

As part of the development tour, Governor Mutai also issued water pipes for the last mile distribution component of the Chemamul–Kiptome–Chepsagogo Water Project aimed at improving access to clean and reliable water for residents.

Kabianga Ward MCA Hon. Dominic Mutai led a team of MCAs and local leaders who accompanied the Governor during the development tour.

13/05/2026

The Kipsigis community can today breathe a sigh of relief after it was confirmed that the Ksh 1 billion payout and the 15 percent shareholding due to the community in the sale of the multinational tea estates to Browns International Plc remains intact.

Today, when Kericho Governor H.E Dr. Erick Mutai hosted senior officials from Browns International Plc led by Dr. Oleg Pilebsky, Head of Operations, for a consultative meeting, discussions centred on pending issues surrounding the purchase of the Kericho and Bomet multinational tea estates.

Key among the matters discussed was the implementation of the 15 percent community ownership clause and the modalities for the disbursement of Ksh 1 billion to the two counties.

During the meeting, the county leadership and Browns International Plc explored several options aimed at expediting the completion of the transaction while safeguarding the interests of the local community.
The parties further agreed to establish a joint public participation-led framework that will guide the finalization of the remaining processes in the coming days.

The meeting also discussed the expansion of employment opportunities for local residents in the face of increasing mechanization within the tea sector, noting that the tea estates remain the economic backbone of Kericho and its surrounding areas.

Governor Mutai reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to protecting community interests while ensuring that the transaction delivers long-term economic benefits to residents.

13/05/2026

REVIVAL OF RORET PINEAPPLE PLANT SET TO BOOST VALUE ADDITION AND CREATE JOBS

The County Government of has embarked on the revival of the stalled Roret Pineapple Plant in a major move aimed at uplifting pineapple farmers in Roret and the larger Bureti Sub County.

The revival programme will see the establishment of a 600kg per day juice production plant, a jam production unit, and a water bottling plant to promote value addition, create a ready market for farmers, and increase household incomes.

Kericho Governor H.E Dr. Erick Mutai today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with (KIRDI), led by Acting Director General Kelvin Khisa, on the design, procurement, installation, and testing of industrial equipment for the Roret Pineapple Plant.

Through the agreement, KIRDI will oversee the installation of the required equipment in the coming months and facilitate a comprehensive value chain programme that includes farmer training, product development, and certification of products by the .

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Mutai said the project will play a critical role in expanding employment opportunities for residents, strengthening agro-industrial development, and enhancing the economic transformation of the region through sustainable value addition.

The Governor was accompanied by County Attorney Gideon Mutai, CECM for Agriculture Hon. John Cheruiyot, and Water CECM Hon. Philemon Kurgat.

11/05/2026

In a bid to lead the prevention and management of communicable diseases, the County Government of Kericho through the Public Health Directorate under the Department of Health Services continues to intensify community sensitization, training and capacity building initiatives across the county.

During a workshop of Male Champions Training and Sensitization Workshop held at Sunshine Hotel, Kericho, and spearheaded by the County Government in partnership with the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) where male champions drawn from all the six sub counties were equipped with critical knowledge and skills on the prevention and management of syndemic diseases including HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy and other lung diseases.

The participants were also taken through sessions on stress management and mental health improvement.
The two day training brought together 35 male champions selected from across the county with the aim of bridging the gender gap in health outcomes and strengthening community driven advocacy on health matters.

The trained champions are expected to spearhead community health talks and advocacy campaigns targeting the “Triple Threat” of new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV).

The initiative also seeks to encourage positive health seeking behavior among men and boys, noting that many men are less likely to seek HIV testing, treatment and mental health support compared to women.

Further, the program promotes positive masculinity and gender transformative approaches aimed at reducing stigma and dismantling harmful social norms that discourage men from openly discussing health challenges.

Following the training, the 35 champions will serve as agents of change within their respective sub counties through peer to peer mentorship and structured health talks in workplaces, social spaces and community gatherings where health information is often less accessible.

The training was led by Mr Nickson Chepkwony, Principal Program Officer, NSDCC South Rift Region, together with Geoffrey Kigen, County Multisectoral Coordinator, Department of Health Services, Kericho County.

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Sports in Kericho has today received a major boost after the two key stadiums, Kapkatet Stadium and Kiprugut Chumo Stadium, were officially handed over by Kericho Governor H.E. Dr Erick Mutai, flanked by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, to the State Departments for Defence and Sports for completion of the long-awaited projects.

The State Department for Defence was represented by Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru, who will oversee and supervise the construction works, while the State Department for Sports was represented by Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, the implementing department.

Speaking during the function, Governor Dr Erick Mutai appreciated H.E. the President William Samoei Ruto for prioritizing sports infrastructure development in Kericho, noting that the projects will significantly transform the fortunes of sports men and women, especially in athletics and football.

The Governor noted that the two stadiums are now set for a rapid results completion initiative, with the 10,000-capacity Kapkatet Stadium expected to be completed within six months, while the 14,000-capacity Kericho Stadium at Kiprugut Chumo is projected for completion within nine months.

Works at Kiprugut Chumo Stadium will include fencing, expansion of terraces to accommodate more fans, and installation of a modern eight-lane athletics tartan track meeting international IAAF standards. The historic Kapkatet Stadium will meanwhile be constructed from the ground up into a modern sports facility aimed at nurturing and supporting talent across the region.

The Governor further announced that all teams currently using the stadium facilities, including APS Bomet, will temporarily relocate to TTC Grounds to pave way for uninterrupted construction works.

06/05/2026

KERICHO SHOW OF MIGHT IN REGIONAL GAMES
Kericho county featured prominently in various disciplines in the ongoing East African Local Authorities Sports and Cultural Association (EALASCA) games in Mombasa city propelling team Kenya to sweep nearly all the trophies.
‎Our very own Dedis Chepkorir powered her way to win the Women's 100m for the visually impaired category followed closely by Betty Chepngeno while Samuel Mibei came second in the men's category.
‎ Josephine Chumo came third in the women's 1500m tricycle with Haron Kiprop settling for third position in the men's race.
‎Dr.Samuel Ngeno, Gilbert Rugut, Dr. Michael Ngige and Francis Morintat represented team Kenya in Chess while Godfrey Kiayi- led pool table pulled another win for Kenya.
‎Stephen Langat's darts team propelled Kenya to trounce Uganda in the highly competitive match played at San Rio hall.
‎EALASCA remains a social and cultural platform which has fostered integration and cohesion among the local authorities and devolved governance units in the region.

04/05/2026

The East African Local Authorities Sports and Cultural Association (EALASCA) games officially kicked off today in Mombasa with Kericho joining the Kenyan team for the week-long regional competition.
The grand opening ceremony was held at the Kenya Ports Authority(KPA) Mbaraki stadium and presided over by the outgoing Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association(KICOSCA) patron, H.E. James Orengo and other dignitaries from the neighboring partner East African states.
Kericho team is under the able stewardship of CECMs, Hon.Beatrice Kaptich(Sports) and her Culture counterpart, Hon.Judith Chirchir alongside their Chief Officers, CS.Betsy Kirui(Sports) and Richard Tonui (Culture).

04/05/2026

Neonatal care in Kericho has today received a big boost after Kericho Governor H.E Dr Erick Mutai officiated the launch of Neoguard neonatal monitoring devices at the Kericho County Referral Hospital Newborn Unit.

The cutting edge technology, which is being rolled out across all eight sub county health facilities with over 100 devices procured, will enable real time monitoring of newborn vital signs through a centralized system. This will enhance early detection of complications, ease timely medical interventions, and significantly improve newborn survival rates.

Speaking during the launch, the Governor noted that neonatal mortality in Kericho stands at 17 deaths per 1,000 live births, while infant mortality is at 25 per 1,000 live births, compared to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal target of at least 12 per 1,000 live births.

He appreciated the partnership with Neopenda and the Lake Region Economic Bloc through which the technology was made possible, and also commended health workers for their relentless efforts in improving service delivery across the county.

02/05/2026

Team Kericho heads to Mombasa for EALASCA games.