County Government of Kericho

self help groups in Ainamoi ward today received pixie oranges, courtesy of World Bank Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.

County Executive Committee Member for Public Works, Roads, and Transport, Hon. Brenda Bill Bii, conducting a routine inspection of various road projects

Agriculture CECM Hon. Magerer Langat, flanked by Chief Officer Betsy Chebet (Agriculture) and Chief Officer Willy Rop (Trade), officiated the handover and unveiling of the new Chairperson of Kabianga Tea Farm, Hon. Daniel Rono.

Kericho Governor H.E Dr. Erick Mutai, graced the Kabianga Agricultural Exhibition

The Department of Water, Energy, Environment, Forestry and Natural Resources engaged Members of the County Assembly on the current status of projects funded under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.

Commissioning the Chemugeriet Tea Buying Centre in Seretut Ward

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Updated on: 28-Apr-2025 03:12pm

As part of the efforts towards promoting community-based fruit tree planting to support farmers adapt to climate change, self help groups in Ainamoi w

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Updated on: 28-Apr-2025 03:11pm

Today, the County Executive Committee held a joint CEC Sub-Committee Meeting to deliberate on several Cabinet Memorandums ahead of the upcoming Cabine

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Updated on: 24-Apr-2025 12:41pm

The County Government of Kericho is steadfast in its commitment to improving road infrastructure as a key driver of economic transformation, particula

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Updated on: 24-Apr-2025 12:39pm

On behalf of the people of Kericho, we join Catholics and the global community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. The world has ind

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Updated on: 24-Apr-2025 12:38pm

We are hiring! To fully optimize the Kericho County Revenue system we are hiring 30 Revenue clerks one per ward. Qualified candidates are encouraged

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Updated on: 24-Apr-2025 12:37pm

Strategic Overhaul Underway at Kabianga Tea Farm to Boost Profitability As part of our broader strategy to revitalize and restore Kabianga Tea Farm t

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PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES

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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