County Government of Kericho

Service Delivery Resumes At Kericho County Referral Hospital And All County Health Facilities

Full service delivery across all public health facilities in Kericho County is expected to resume

Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) convened a public participation forum in Kericho

The County Government of Kericho held its 127th County Executive Committee (Cabinet) Meeting, chaired by Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai

Historic Kiprugut Chumo Stadium Set for Overhaul

Equipping more than 40 health facilities with modern medical equipment

Dairy Farming Receives KSh 10 Million Boost

Kipsitet Set to Benefit from a KSh 275 Million ESP Market

Free medical camp organized through a strategic partnership between the County Government of Kericho and the M-PESA Foundation

KERICHO HOSTS KENYA CLASSIC ROAD NATIONAL CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Senior officials from the County Government of Kericho have embarked on a week-long agricultural benchmarking tour of Tanzania

Kericho Convenes Heads of Education Institutions Quality Assurance Meeting

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Updated on: 11-Aug-2026 12:53pm

Chemosot Ward in Bureti Sub-County has today played host to senior County Government officials led by Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai for a ward

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Updated on: 11-Aug-2026 12:49pm

May God guide and protect you as you prepare for your forthcoming examinations. This was the message to candidates of Chepseon Vocational Training

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Updated on: 11-Aug-2026 12:44pm

The County Government of Kericho is pleased to inform members of the public that full service delivery has resumed across all county health facilities

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Updated on: 27-Jul-2026 09:26pm

In a bid to secure a lasting solution to the perennial industrial disputes that have disrupted service delivery in the health sector, the County Gover

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Updated on: 27-Jul-2026 09:21pm

Full service delivery across all public health facilities in Kericho County is expected to resume after Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai led successful e

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Updated on: 27-Jul-2026 09:18pm

However, their potential productivity continues to be hindered by several challenges which call for concerted efforts from all the players in the sect

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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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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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