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Updated on: 29-Sep-2026 02:18pm


‎Speaking during the end of a two-day multi-stakeholder training workshop on participatory scenario planning for the enhanced rainfall season, Keric

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Updated on: 29-Sep-2026 02:16pm


There is light at the end of the tunnel for the KSh 1 billion Community Endowment Fund set aside for Kericho and Bomet Counties as part of the proceed

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Updated on: 29-Sep-2026 02:13pm


As part of the preparedness for the upcoming predicted enhanced rainfall-Elnino, Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO)Tunza program in partnershi

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Updated on: 29-Sep-2026 02:11pm


The County Government of Kericho joins the medical fraternity and the Kalya family in mourning the untimely passing of our Senior Clinician and Head o

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Updated on: 29-Sep-2026 02:04pm


The Kenya, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation(K-WASH) Program Implementation support mission visited Kericho county to review the program’s implementatio

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Updated on: 29-Sep-2026 01:59pm


The Kericho Water and Sanitation Company (KEWASCO) has today been directed to expunge the KSh1,000 fine imposed on consumers and immediately refund cu

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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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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



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.


CONTACT US


Physical Location:
County Government of Kericho Headquarters
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8AM - 5PM

REACH US VIA


Official Email Address:
info@kericho.go.ke
Address:
P.O.Box 112 - 20200, Kericho
Phone number:
0800-720-464


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