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UPDATE: HON BISHOP KOSGEI Calls for Intergenerational Leadership and Preservation of Institutional MemoryNominated Membe...
01/11/2025

UPDATE: HON BISHOP KOSGEI Calls for Intergenerational Leadership and Preservation of Institutional Memory

Nominated Member of Parliament Hon. Bishop Emeritus Dr. Jackson Kosgei has emphasized on the importance of intergenerational leadership in sustaining community values and effective governance.

Speaking in two separate events in Baringo and Uasin-Gishu County during the week, on leadership and community heritage, Bishop Kosgei said that no generation can lead in isolation, urging leaders to draw wisdom from the past while mentoring the younger generation for the future.

“There’s no generation that leads in isolation. Every generation must lead alongside two — those before it and those after it. The elders carry the institutional memory of the community, and it is through understanding our history that we can shape the present and secure the future,” he said.

The legislator noted that Kenya’s progress depends on the ability of current leaders to learn from the experiences of their predecessors while creating space for youth participation and innovation.

UPDATE: IEBC GAZETTES Six (6) candidates to contest in the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial By-election slated for Novembe...
31/10/2025

UPDATE: IEBC GAZETTES Six (6) candidates to contest in the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial By-election slated for November 27. The six candidates as compiled by are:

1. Shadrack Kiplawat (Alliance for Change Party)
2. Samuel Letasio (Kenya Moja Movement)
3. Steve David Kipruto (Republican Liberty Party)
4. Benjamin Chebon (The New Democrats)
5. Kiprono Chemitei (UDA Party)
6. Daniel Kirui (Umoja na Maendeleo Party)

31/10/2025

UPDATE: The Maoi Abattoir in Baringo South Constituency is now ready for operation. The County Government has invited interested parties to apply to manage the facility, which has the capacity to process up to 1,000 goats and 300 cattle.

31/10/2025

VIDEO: Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi has expressed concern over the declining public trust in leadership, noting that technology now plays a key role in bridging the gap and enhancing accountability.

The Governor made the remarks on Thursday during a conference held in Gaborone, Botswana.

UPDATE: NPS to conduct countrywide recruitment of police constables on November 17The National Police Service (NPS) has ...
31/10/2025

UPDATE: NPS to conduct countrywide recruitment of police constables on November 17

The National Police Service (NPS) has announced that it will conduct a nationwide recruitment exercise for police constables on Monday November 17, 2025 between 8am to 5pm.

In Baringo County, there will be a total of ten recruitment centres: Three in Tiaty (Tiaty West, Tiaty East and Kolowa), two in Baringo North (Baringo North and Baringo West), two in Baringo South (Marigat and Mukutani) and one in each of the rest of the constituencies.

The recruitment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security services and enhance the country’s policing capacity.

According to a notice issued by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the recruitment will take place simultaneously in all counties across 422 designated centres, and all applicants are required to report to their respective venues by 8 o'clock.

UPDATE: THE GOVERNMENT has today issued a special gazette notice waiving the fees charged for the replacement of IDs and...
31/10/2025

UPDATE: THE GOVERNMENT has today issued a special gazette notice waiving the fees charged for the replacement of IDs and changing of particulars for a period of six months.

This is in line with H.E. President William Samoei Ruto’s directive aimed at ensuring that every Kenyan acquires the document, which is a crucial access point to government services and other opportunities.

This waiver follows other reforms, which include free issuance to first-time ID applicants, abolition of the extra-vetting requirement for border counties, and the scrapping of authentication fees for birth certificates when applying for IDs and passports.

The public is hereby urged to take advantage of this waiver period to get IDs.

30/10/2025

– MARCH 16, 2025: Hon. Bishop Kosgei urges Hon. Gideon Moi to join President Ruto’s government to foster unity in the Rift Valley region; a call he reiterated on August 30 in Moinonin, Baringo North Constituency, and which ultimately came to pass on October 10, 2025.

It now remains a wait-and-see on what position(s) the Kanu Chairman and former Senator for Baringo County, will be given in the Broad-based Government.

OPINION: THE NORTH RIFT GREEN ECONOMIC HUB – UNLOCKING A NEW ECONOMIC FRONTIER FOR KENYA & THE REGIONBy Eng. John Tanui,...
30/10/2025

OPINION: THE NORTH RIFT GREEN ECONOMIC HUB – UNLOCKING A NEW ECONOMIC FRONTIER FOR KENYA & THE REGION

By Eng. John Tanui, CBS

Around the world, the most iconic economic success stories were once remote, dry or undeveloped land—until bold leadership reimagined their destiny.
Dubai, Shenzhen, Songdo (Korea), Málaga Tech Hub (Spain), and Malaysia’s Penang & Kulim High-Tech Parks all began as ambitious “greenfield” developments. Today, they power global trade, innovation and millions of jobs.

Kenya is applying the same transformative model in the North Rift.

A FUTURISTIC GREEN & SMART SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE FOR THE NORTH RIFT

The Government is establishing the North Rift Green Economic Hub—a next-generation Green, Smart and Innovation-driven Special Economic Zone (SEZ) built on 5,000 acres as the first phase of a 50,000-acre Smart City in Baringo County .

This Hub integrates:

1. Green Industrial Zone powered by Baringo’s 300MW geothermal reserves
2. Smart City infrastructure – modern housing, schools, hospitals, transport & digital services
3. Science, Technology & Innovation Parks to nurture research, startups and high-tech industries
4. Agro-industrial, livestock & leather value-addition clusters
5. Tourism, blue economy, aloe, honey, and mineral beneficiation zones

It aligns with the Global Alliance of Special Economic Zones (GASEZ) model – combining SEZs, smart cities, and science & technology parks to build sustainable, competitive and inclusive economies.

STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR REGIONAL & PAN-AFRICAN TRADE

The Hub’s location gives Kenya a powerful regional trade advantage:

1. Borders key regional markets: South Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia
Along the LAPSSET Corridor, linking Kenya to Ethiopia, South Sudan and the Port of Lamu.

2. Strengthened by ongoing road upgrades championed by H.E. the President, which are opening the region and boosting tourism, security and investments

3. Irrigation and food-production potential leveraging Lake Baringo and surrounding water sources to unlock large-scale agriculture and agro-processing.

4. Tourism diversity – proximity to Lakes Baringo & Bogoria, wildlife, hot springs, cultural heritage and future eco-tourism circuits

5. The Hub will serve as a regional logistics, industrial and innovation gateway for East & Horn of Africa.

APPRECIATION TO H.E. PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO

We convey our sincere appreciation to H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto for his visionary leadership in opening new economic frontiers across the country.

His commitment to connecting regions through roads, digital infrastructure, security interventions and industrialization is laying a firm foundation for shared prosperity and inclusive national development.

PART OF KENYA’S BROADER INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION

The North Rift Hub strengthens Kenya’s expanding SEZ ecosystem:

- Dongo Kundu SEZ – Mombasa (Port-led logistics & manufacturing)
- Naivasha SEZ (Green energy-powered industry)
- Konza Technopolis (ICT, biotech, AI, R&D & innovation)
- Eldoret SEZ (Textiles & agro-industrial manufacturing)
- Busia Border SEZ (Trade, transit & logistics)

Together, they are distributing industrial growth, jobs and investments across Kenya and accelerating the transition to a modern, industrial, digital and innovation-driven economy.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR KENYANS

This Green Economic Hub will deliver:

- Thousands of new jobs for youth
- New industries and export-ready products
- Modern smart city living standards
- Skills and innovation training opportunities
- Income growth for farmers, pastoralists and SMEs
- Lasting peace through economic empowerment

A DEFINING STEP TOWARDS A NEW, PROSPEROUS KENYA

Big nations are built through bold ideas — and the North Rift Green Economic Hub is one of Kenya’s most transformational projects yet.

From overlooked land to a Green Industrial, Innovation and Regional Trade City, this initiative marks a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward becoming an advanced, inclusive and globally competitive economy.

The future is not ahead of us — we are building it now.

The Writer is The Principal Secretary State Department for ICT and Digital Economy.

DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF MZEE JOSEPH YEGON BARTUNENIt is with profound shock and acceptance that we announce th...
29/10/2025

DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF MZEE JOSEPH YEGON BARTUNEN

It is with profound shock and acceptance that we announce the passing on of Mzee Joseph Yegon Bartunen which occurred on 25th October, 2025 after a short illness at Ravine Glory Hospital.

He was the son of the late Chepyegon Bartunen and the late Ruth Chepyegon (Kokob Kelikel)of Koriema Baringo County.

He was the beloved brother to Barkwang Chepyegon of marigat, Philip Tunanga of Koriema and Rebecca Talai of Kaptorokwo.

He was the cherished husband to the late Rospa Teriki Bartunen and a father to Christine Kipkech, Eunice Kipkech, Edward Yatich, Janet Yatich, Daniel Yatich, Japhet Kiprotich and Alex Kemboi.

He was a beloved cousin to the Keneis, Sirmas, Chemases and the larger Bartunen's family. He was a grandpa to many.

The organising committee, family, Friends and neighbours are meeting daily at his Lengenet Home Kampi ya Moto for funeral arrangements.

Fundraising to offset medical bills/funeral to be held on Thursday 30th October 2025 at kampi ya Moto home starting at 2pm.

The late Mzee will be laid to rest on Saturday the 1st November 2025 at his Lengenet home, Kampi ya Moto.

Your prayers and financial support is highly appreciated. You can channel your contributions to the Treasurer Mpesa No.: 0712657773 (Daniel Kemei).

God bless as you purpose to support.

2nd Timothy 4:7: I have fought the good fight,I have finished the race,I have kept the faith. Amen

Baringo Youth are the Baringo FKF champions after a thrilling match on Sunday at Emining Stadium against Kaptana FC. The...
29/10/2025

Baringo Youth are the Baringo FKF champions after a thrilling match on Sunday at Emining Stadium against Kaptana FC. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, and Baringo Youth went on to win 4-2 on penalties.

29/10/2025

HON KIBOREK: PRESIDENT Ruto is a machine discovered by Moi, assembled by Kibaki, put on road test by Uhuru Kenyatta and serviced by Raila; you cannot beat him with a one-term narrative!

UPDATE: GOVERNOR Benjamin Cheboi reshuffles his cabinet; nominates Pennina Bartuin as the new County Secretary.Ms. Bartu...
29/10/2025

UPDATE: GOVERNOR Benjamin Cheboi reshuffles his cabinet; nominates Pennina Bartuin as the new County Secretary.

Ms. Bartuin, who until her nomination was the CEC for Devolution and E-government, takes over from Jacob Chepkwony, who will take up responsibility as CECM Development of Education, Vocational Training, and Library Service.

The reshuffle as detailed in a circular released on Wednesday morning affected five departments: Devolution, Housing, Roads, Water, and Sports & Culture.

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