County Government of Kericho

Kericho Launches Climate Smart Agriculture Atlas Project to Support Farmers.

The historic Kiprugut Chumo Stadium continues to undergo a transformative infrastructural facelift

Commissioning of Sasur Water Project, a trans-ward initiative covering Sigowet and Kaplelartet Wards

H.E. the Governor Dr. Erick Mutai and team appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Housing and Natural Resources,

Kericho partners with Dutch NGO to advance climate resilience

The signing of an intergovernmental agreement between the Council of Governors and the Ministry of Health on the implementation of the Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems project(BREUH)

The distribution of milk cooling equipment in a colorful event presided over by Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai

Borehole drilling works at Cheborge Health Centre has officially kicked off in earnest, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure through reliable water access.

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Updated on: 26-Mar-2026 10:35am

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 25th March 2026 RE: EXHUMATION OF MASS GRAVE BODIES AT MAKABURINI CEMETERY The County Government of Kericho wi

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Updated on: 26-Mar-2026 10:34am

Kaplelartet and Sigowet Wards today played host to a delegation of senior county officials led by Kericho Governor H.E. Dr Erick Mutai for a developme

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Updated on: 26-Mar-2026 10:32am

PRESS Release (For immediate release) 19th March 2026 PUBLIC ADVISORY ON HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES AND FLOODING RISKS The County Government of Kerich

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Updated on: 26-Mar-2026 10:31am

Statement on Kaptebeswet Building Collapse Incident The County Government of Kericho regrets to report a structural collapse of a building under cons

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Updated on: 26-Mar-2026 10:30am

The County Government of Kericho has received reports of a building under construction that has collapsed at Kaptebeswet, Kipchebor Ward. We have swi

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Updated on: 26-Mar-2026 10:29am

The County Government of Kericho, in partnership with Gynocare Women’s and Fistula Hospital, will conduct a free medical camp offering obstetric fis

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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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