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UPDATE: All Nine Baringo Senatorial Aspirants Remain on UDA Party Ballot Paper Despite WithdrawalsAll nine aspirants see...
20/09/2025

UPDATE: All Nine Baringo Senatorial Aspirants Remain on UDA Party Ballot Paper Despite Withdrawals

All nine aspirants seeking the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket for the upcoming Baringo senatorial by-election remain officially registered on the party’s list and will appear on the ballot, party officials have confirmed.

This comes even as four aspirants — Reuben Chepsongol, Linus Kamket, Kirukmet, and Joseph Cherutoi — have formally stepped down from the race. Their withdrawal, however, does not affect their eligibility, as the party’s system recognizes all candidates who had registered before the deadline.

The UDA senatorial primaries in Baringo are scheduled for today September 20, with the by-election set for November 27.

The party, which will conduct its primaries electronically, says the winner in a polling station will be known within five minutes after the station officially closes.

HISTORIC: Kabarnet University College Admits First Cohort of 800 StudentsBaringo County has reached a historic milestone...
19/09/2025

HISTORIC: Kabarnet University College Admits First Cohort of 800 Students

Baringo County has reached a historic milestone as Kabarnet University College officially admitted its inaugural cohort of 800 students at its Seretunin campus.

The institution, which has long been a dream for the region, is now a reality and is expected to significantly transform access to higher education, boost the local economy, and open up new opportunities for the youth.

Leaders from the county expressed gratitude to President William Samoei Ruto for his role in ensuring the establishment of the university college, terming it a game changer for Baringo and beyond.

The college is projected to not only expand educational opportunities but also spur socio-economic growth in Seretunin and the wider region.

19/09/2025

Celebrating the Life of Emmanuel Kigen Kiptai (1999 – 2025) | Fare Thee Well, Gone but Forever in Our Hearts.

PDATE: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a countywide recruitment exercise scheduled for October 2025, with m...
15/09/2025

PDATE: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced a countywide recruitment exercise scheduled for October 2025, with multiple centers in Baringo set to host the drive.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the nationwide recruitment will be free and open to all eligible Kenyans. The exercise targets General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Regular and Graduates), Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women, General Duty Recruits, and Defence Forces Constables.
In Baringo, the recruitment will begin on October 13th at Kolowa, before moving to Chemolingot on the 14th, Makutani on the 15th, Kabartonjo on the 16th, Kabarnet on the 17th, and later Barwesa on the 23rd. Mogotio will host the exercise on the 24th, with Tangulbei closing the county programme on the 25th. The drive will also be conducted at Eldama Ravine on the 22nd.
Prospective candidates must meet the following conditions:
Be Kenyan citizens aged between 18 and 26 years for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits, and not above 30 years for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women.
Hold a valid National ID and present academic certificates, including four copies of their ID, KRA PIN, and relevant qualification papers.
Meet KDF medical and physical fitness standards.
Have no criminal record.
The Ministry of Defence has cautioned that the recruitment exercise is free of charge, warning the public against engaging in bribery or corruption during the process.
The KDF has further emphasized that successful candidates will undergo thorough vetting and verification at designated military training institutions.
For Baringo youth, this recruitment presents an opportunity to serve in the defence forces while contributing to the security and unity of the nation.

BARINGO UDA PARTY SENATORIAL l Candidate Kiprono Cheburet Chemitei receives the blessings of the Gikuyu elders at Maji M...
14/09/2025

BARINGO UDA PARTY SENATORIAL l Candidate Kiprono Cheburet Chemitei receives the blessings of the Gikuyu elders at Maji Mazuri, Eldama Ravine Constituency ahead of the forthcoming Baringo by-election.

UPDATE: JEPKOSGEY CHEMOIWA, a Mathematics and Physics teacher at Emining Boys High School in Mogotio, Baringo County, ha...
10/09/2025

UPDATE: JEPKOSGEY CHEMOIWA, a Mathematics and Physics teacher at Emining Boys High School in Mogotio, Baringo County, has been awarded the 2025 African Union Continental Best Teacher Award by UNESCO's International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa. The award ceremony is scheduled for next month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Via The Standard.

UPDATE: KANU Delegates Endorse Gideon Moi for Baringo Senate RaceKANU delegates in Baringo County have resolved that the...
02/09/2025

UPDATE: KANU Delegates Endorse Gideon Moi for Baringo Senate Race

KANU delegates in Baringo County have resolved that their party chairman and former senator, Hon. Gideon Moi, will contest in the upcoming senatorial by-election.

The decision was reached during meetings held simultaneously across all six constituency headquarters at the party’s offices, where delegates deliberated on the party’s strategy and affirmed Moi’s candidature.

This announcement comes as the ruling UDA Party grapples with internal divisions over whether to produce a senatorial candidate through consensus or hold open nominations. While some leaders are pushing for consensus, others insist on a fully democratic process, with UDA primaries set for September 20.

Hundreds of learners remain stranded and families homeless as Lake Baringo’s swelling waters submerge schools, homes, an...
02/09/2025

Hundreds of learners remain stranded and families homeless as Lake Baringo’s swelling waters submerge schools, homes, and roads.

UPDATE: LIST of Senatorial Aspirants battling out for the UDA Party Ticket (in alphabetical order) as compiled by Baring...
01/09/2025

UPDATE: LIST of Senatorial Aspirants battling out for the UDA Party Ticket (in alphabetical order) as compiled by Baringo News.

UDA Party primaries are scheduled for September 20, however, the twelve (12) have been urged to agree among themselves and produce one candidate through consensus.

1. Daniel Kiptoo – Director UDA Party from Sacho, Baringo Central

2. Evans Mundulel – Youth Leader from Kanjulul, Eldama Ravine

3. Isaac Chebon – Former Director KSG from Kabarnet, Baringo Central

4. Isaiah Kirukmet – Former Manager NHIF from Eldama Ravine

5. Joseph Cherutoi – Former CEO Tourism Fund from Baringo North

6. Linus Kamket – Lawyer from Tiaty

7. Moses Kibogong' – Businessman from Baringo North

8. Reuben Chepsongol – Former MCA from Bartabwa, Baringo North

9. Silas Tochim – Director Tourism Fund from Tenges, Baringo Central

10. Vincent Chemitei – Businessman from Kisanana, Mogotio

11. Wycliffe Kipsang Tobole – Teacher from Mochongoi, Baringo South

12. Kennedy Kangogo - Engineer with County Govt. from Baringo North

Which way Baringo? Consensus or Nominations?

Baringo Senator Aspirant Evans Bett - Mundulel receiving blessings from Lembus Council of elders at Poror in Eldama Ravi...
28/08/2025

Baringo Senator Aspirant Evans Bett - Mundulel receiving blessings from Lembus Council of elders at Poror in Eldama Ravine.

UPDATE: UDA Party to hold its primaries on September 20 ahead of the November 27 Senatorial by-election as announced by ...
27/08/2025

UPDATE: UDA Party to hold its primaries on September 20 ahead of the November 27 Senatorial by-election as announced by the IEBC. The party nominations have attracted over 10 aspirants so far.

27/08/2025

Katiba @15, Commemoration of Katiba Day, KICC, Nairobi County.

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