Baringo News

15/08/2025

Malava Boda Boda Engagement Forum Venue: Malava boys High School Chief Guest: Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS)
Theme: Safety First – Your Right, Your Priority

15/08/2025

PRESIDENT William Ruto to host the leadership and residents of Baringo County in Statehouse 'in a few weeks', the Deputy President H.E Kithure Kindiki has revealed.

DP Kindiki made this communication on Thursday during a consultative forum with the leaders and a section of residents who paid a visit to his Karen residence.

15/08/2025

THE COUNTY government through the Directorate of Disaster & Risk Management and The Red Cross Action Team (RCAT), local authorities with the help of community volunteers have since responded to the fire victims who had incurred loses following an early morning fire incident in Marigat ward on Wednesday.

—In the morning of 13th August 2025 in Yatoi, Marigat Town, residents are still coming to terms with the destruction left behind by an unfortunate fire incident. The blaze, which broke out at around 6:00 a.m., swept through three plots, razing 27 residential rooms and 13 retail shops to the ground.

Families watched helplessly as the inferno consumed their homes and businesses within minutes. Residents were left with only clothes and little they could salvage, while shop owners saw years of hard work and investment reduced to ashes. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

During the response and while addressing the victims, Disaster & Risk Management Officer Mr. Baimet, urged victims to take stock of their losses as the county government is looking forward to helping them back on their feet. He commended all stakeholders who rallied to support the community in its hour of need.

Relief efforts had began with aid packages distributed to the displaced families. The supplies included 50 mattresses, 30 blankets, 80 mosquito nets, 20 bags of maize, 5 bags of beans, 5 bales of maize flour, 10 cartons of soap and 5 cartons of dignity kits.

"Though the road to recovery will be long, the unity and resilience shown by Marigat’s residents offer a glimmer of hope." Added Mr. Baimet.

15/08/2025

VIDEO: DP Kithure Kindiki full speech during the consultative forum with the leadership and people of Baringo County on Thursday.

The DP is expected in Chemolingot, Tiaty Constituency on Friday (today) where he will preside over the Women Empowerment program; asks Hon Charles Kamuren to push his in Baringo South to Saturday (tomorrow) as he will also be in Homabay in the afternoon to officially close the ongoing Devolution Conference.

Watch:

DP Kithure Kindiki full speech during the consultative forum with the people of Baringo County - August 14, 2025

14/08/2025

VIDEO: Eight aspirants vying for the Baringo Senatorial seat in the upcoming by-election, set for November 27, 2025, were on Thursday given 10 minutes by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to introduce themselves.

Who, in your view, made the strongest impression?

14/08/2025

HOMABAY: The late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo has been honored posthumously during this year’s Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, with his portrait displayed alongside those of all the elected and nominated senators.

14/08/2025

GENDER CS CHEPTUMO: I am the spouse of the late Senator William Cheptumo... I am the defacto leader of Baringo County, na siuziwi uoga.

The Gender CS was speaking on Thursday at the Deputy President's residence in Karen, Nairobi when he hosted a delegation of over 1,000 people from Baringo County.

13/08/2025

"DAY 1 | Devolution Conference 2025 – Good Governance: Empowered Communities, Accountable Counties"

12/08/2025

VIDEO: Hon. Bishop Kosgei Explains How Israelites Have Withstood External Attacks for Centuries.

The nominated member of National Assembly was speaking in Rongai Constituency on Sunday during a church service and fundraiser at ACK St. Joseph Koisamo.

12/08/2025

UPDATE: FORMER COUNCILORS Demand Gratuity Pay, Seek Statehouse Meeting

Former councillors from Baringo have called on the government to fast-track payment of their gratuity, which they say has been delayed for more than 20 years.

They councilors who were addressing a presser in Kabarnet on Monday regarding the forthcoming Senatorial by-election, lamented that many of their colleagues are now elderly and are living in hardship despite years of service to the public.

The leaders also appealed for an appointment with the President at State House.

“We do not want to die before stepping into State House,” they said.

12/08/2025

UPDATE: Former Councillors Call for Free and Fair Baringo Senatorial By-Election

Former councillors drawn from Baringo Central have urged that the people of Baringo be allowed to choose their next senator without interference from 'powerful external forces' in the upcoming by-election scheduled for November 27.

They emphasized the need for a sober, mature, and loyal leader with strong grassroots connections who will work closely with the President to advance his development agenda.

“The choice of senator must reflect the true will of the people,” they said.

12/08/2025

DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT: MATRIARCH MARY KABON KANDIE

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved matriarch, Mary Kabon Kandie, on 5th August 2025. She hailed from Eldama Ravine Sub-County, Sabatia Location, Kipkaber Sub-location.

Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Kimosop Arap Seguton and Kobilo KapSoto of Kapchomoso in Ewalel Location, Baringo County.

Sister to: Riwo, Kabon Kapkein, Timotheo, Chepkirwok, Kabon Chepkero, and Kabon Kaptarakwa.

Loving mother to: Grace, the late Henry, Erick, David, Chelimo Cheboi, Governor Benjamin Cheboi, the late Pauline, the late Alice, the late Moses, Leah, Edna, Kibet, Peninah, Jane, Silas, Winnie, Emily Rosa, Beatrice, Violah, Jennifer, Kibunyi, Daisy, the late Kipchirchir, and Vincent.

Mother-in-law to: Orgut, Joyce, Hellen, Hilda, Amy, John, Dr. Chesire, Molly, Susan, Ishmael, Bett, Ngulat, Gladys, Lagat, Boruet, the late Michira, the late Cheptarus, Patrick, and Sarah.

Grandmother to: David, Pastor Dennis, Tonny, Simon, May, Robert, Leon, Sheila, Isaac, among others.

Great-grandmother to: Sally, Kirwa, Nailah, Ethan, among others.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing daily at her Kabimoi residence.

A fundraiser towards her send-off will be held on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, at Kabimoi starting at 2:00 p.m.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru on Saturday, 16th August 2025 for the funeral service and interment at her home in Kipkaber, Kabimoi, Eldama Ravine Sub-County, Baringo County.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7