County Government of Kericho

The County Government of Kericho joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme "Accelerate Action"

County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Jackson Rop, on behalf of Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Mutai Kipkoech Mutai, hosted a delegation from Kenya Railways led by Eng. Tobias Otieno

Kericho Governor H.E Dr Erick Mutai held a press briefing at Kericho Referral Hospital after holding a closed door meeting with the hospital administration.

H.E Governor, Dr. Mutai Erick Kipkoech this afternoon handed over a flag to Kericho players as they depart for Kampala, Uganda where they will join Team Kenya for this years 14th Edition of the East African Local Authorities Sports and Cultural As

Kericho Farmers Empowered with KES 28.2 Million Investment in SACCOs and Agripreneurship

The County Government executive held a consultative meeting to highlight the success and challenges facing revenue collection in the county

Training of Trainers (TOT) program for County Government Agriculture and livestock sub-county and ward staff on the coffee and dairy value chains under the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP)

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Updated on: 10-Mar-2025 12:51pm

We are keeping our promise to our health staff by transitioning them from contract to permanent and pensionable terms. This Monday, we will confirm 55

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Updated on: 10-Mar-2025 12:48pm

The County Government of Kericho today joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme "Accelerate Action" in

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Updated on: 10-Mar-2025 12:42pm

The County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Jackson Rop, on behalf of Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Mutai Kipkoech Mutai

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Updated on: 25-Feb-2025 11:39am

"The County Government of Kericho remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in public service, partic

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Updated on: 25-Feb-2025 11:37am

H.E Governor, Dr. Mutai Erick Kipkoech this afternoon handed over a flag to Kericho players as they depart for Kampala, Uganda where they will join

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Updated on: 25-Feb-2025 11:36am

Kericho Farmers Empowered with KES 28.2 Million Investment in SACCOs and Agripreneurship Kericho farmers have today received a significant boost with

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Access to clean water

In their push to enhance access to clean drinking water in Kericho County, stakeholders in the water sector, today held a consultative meeting with H.E. Governor, Dr. Eric Mutai in his office. Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA), Kericho Water and Sanitation Company Ltd. (KEWASCO) and the Department of Water, Energy, Environment, Forestry and Natural Resources, briefed the Governor on the overall status of various water projects in the county, with special focus on the

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Kericho County Referral Hospital

Today, H.E. Governor, Dr. Eric Mutai made a working tour of Kericho County Referral Hospital to assess its operations. Upon visiting different sections of the facility including the Radiology and Renal Units, maternity wing and pharmacy, the Governor recommended that there was a need for urgent streamlining of the procurement section in the facility so as to have a seamless and uninterrupted supply and distribution of drugs to all the health facilities across the County. While lauding the posi

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End of contracting framework

The County Government of Kericho has resolved to drop the framework contracting model being used in the procurement of goods and services. This was arrived at this evening after a wide consultation and deliberations during a meeting convened and chaired by H.E. Dr. Eric Mutai, and brought together all departmental directors and heads of directorates. The meeting agreed to fully embrace and adhere to the E-Government procurement procedures in order to enhance transparency and provide a level

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THE GOVERNOR,

H.E. Dr. Eric Kipkoech Mutai

THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR,

Eng. Fredrick Kipng'etich Kirui

THE SENATOR,

Hon. Aaron Cheruiyot

THE WOMEN REP.,

Hon. Beatrice Kemei

THE SPEAKER,

Hon. Dr. Patrick Mutai

ABOUT KERICHO COUNTY

Kericho County is one of the 47 counties in Kenya. It is county number 35. It has a population of 752,396 (2009 census) and an area of 2,111 km2. Its capital and largest town is Kericho. The current governor is Dr. Eric Kipkoech Mutai.

Kericho County is home to the best of Kenyan tea which is renowned worldwide for its taste with its town square even known as Chai Square. Some of the largest tea companies within the county include: Unilever Kenya, James Finlay and Williamson Tea. It is also home to the popular Ketepa brand.

Kericho town is the headquarters of Kericho county. The county is made up of six sub-counties namely: Bureti, Belgut, Ainamoi, Soin/ Sigowet, Kipkelion East, and Kipkelion West.

Kericho is home to Olympic winning long distance athletes and also hosts Zoo Kericho F.C. a football club competing in the Kenyan Premier League and Kericho R.F.C. competing in the Nationwide League.

Notable places of interest within the county include Chagaik Arboretum, Chelimo Arboretum, Tagabi Arboretum, Uhuru Garden and the vast scenic tea estates with high ground view points.

Kericho is accessible by road through the B1 road (Kenya) that links Mau-Summit, Kericho to Kisumu and Busia. In addition, the C25 Kapsoit-Sondu road connects Kericho to the A1 road (Kenya) linking Isebania to Lokichoggio through Kisumu and Kitale.

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COUNTY LEADERSHIP

THE GOVERNOR,

H.E. Dr. Eric Kipkoech Mutai

THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR,

Eng. Fredrick Kipng'etich Kirui

THE SENATOR,

Hon. Aaron Cheruiyot

THE WOMEN REP.,

Hon. Beatrice Kemei

THE SPEAKER,

Hon. Dr. Patrick Mutai

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