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Governor Stanley Kiptis has asked Members of the County Assembly to re-focus Baringo’s develop-

ment agenda towards providing practical, speedy solutions to challenges facing residents.

Focus on flagship projects, Governor Kiptis urges MCAs

Barnabas Kosgei and Priscil-lah emerged winners in the men and women 21Km race respectively in the 2017 edi-tion of Chemususu Dam Half Marathon which was held in Eldama Ravine. The event was graced by among other dignitaries CS for Labour Phylis Kandie, water

PS Fred Segor, Baringo Wom-en Gladwell Tungo and Ngeny Biwott, Chairman KCB group.Speaking at the event, Bar-ingo Governor Stanley Kiptis said the County Government will invest in the development of athletics and sport to re-inforce its position as a ma-jor contributor to peace and unity, an income earner and an important ingredient to a healthy life.Governor Kiptis said Baringo is endowed with potentially world beating athletes who are making every effort to get

to the national and interna-tional space. He revealed that the comple-tion of Kabarnet stadium will be prioritized while partner-ships will be sought to rehabil-itate Eldama Ravine stadium and other grounds in all wards to standardize them for use by youth and sportsmen. Additionally, Kiptis said the County Government will in-vest in the completion and commissioning of Ossen and Sirwa Athletic Camps to en-able runner to nurture their talent, improve their skills and build their careers from home.

Barnabas and Priscillah conquer Chemususu

Governor Stanley Kiptis hand-ed over thhe leadership man-tle of Kenya National Union of teachers(KNUT) Koibatek branch to new executive sec-retary Francis Bundotich and his assistant Caleb Kibichii.During the Ceremony to mark the change of guard, Kiptis said the countygovernment will look at ways of regulariz-ing and bettering salaries for ECDE teachers.he said that the contribution of teachersespecially in the

Nurses called on to resume work

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Baringo Governor Stanley Kiptis and labour CS Phylis Kandie crosses the finishing line when they graced chomosusu dam marahon.

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Governor Kiptis hands over KNUT Koibatek branch leadership mantle

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Governor Kiptis has called on Baringo nurses to heed the return to work notice by the Council of Governors to avoid necessitating the implementation of drastic ad-ministrative actions. He assured Baringo nurses of his commitment to the continuous improvement of terms of service, provision of necessary equipment, better working environment.During the opening of the County Assembly, Kiptis asked the medics to be considerate and resume duty to ease the suffering of patients in hospitals as the concerned parties commit to addressing their grievances with their officials.The Governor said he was deeply concerned about the ongoing national strike which has crippled service deliv-ery in health facilities. “Nurses strike need to be looked into urgently & re-solved with finality. SRC must quickly give a clear way forward on nurses’ pay.” He noted

Special schools get structural upgrade

The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya last week commissioned 8 classrooms, 4 each in Esageri and Ochii special schools in Baringo.Speaking in Ochii School for the hearing impaired when he commissioned the classrooms, Fund Vice Chairper-son Hon Peter Nyakiamo said they will continue rolling out such programmes to enhance the educational and personal development of people living with disability so that they can participate fully in nation building.Governor Stanley Kiptis said as a constitutional obliga-tion, the government must engage women, young peo-ple, persons living with disability, senior citizens and the minority groups in all levels of decision making.The governor pledged to support special schools to en-able them deliver quality education to learners with spe-cial needs.Schools head teacher MR Joseph Korir thanked the part-ners and the government and urged them to do more to further equip the young institution.

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This is the exact location: Governor Stanley Kip-tis goes through a document with investors from China led by Lee Hu. The Chinese are interested in exploring various Baringo natural resources. The Governor called on partners to diversify their areas of operation and partner with the County Govern-ment in opening up the county.

education sector is in-valuable and added that he will continue to count on the teaching fraternity as a partner in transforming barin-go. Governor kiptis who has been at the helm of the branch union for close to two decades lauded the branch of-ficials and members for conducting free, fair, transparent and credible elctions which was occassioned by his

I urge the new officials to em-brace the true calling of the

union, “service to the child,

Justice to the teacher.”

Governor Kiptis

successful bid for the position of Governor, baringo County. He further urged the new officials to em-brace the true calling of the union which is “Ser-vice to the Child, Justice to the teacher.”During his tenure, Gov-ernor Kiptis rose to the position of National Ex-ecutive Council mem-ber where important is-sues affecting the union are decided upon.

County First Lady reaches out to the needy

Baringo County First Lady Mrs. Ivy Kiptis 5th from left poses for a group photo with staff for Beyond Zero Mo-bile Clinic at Emining Health Center.

Mrs. Ivy Kiptis,Baringo County First Lady assists a beneficiary onto a wheel chair that she donated.

The newly elected Koibatek knut ex-ecutive secretary(left)with Governor Kiptis(Right)

Governor Stanley Kiptis is led into the chambers of Baringo County Assembly by the sergeant At-Arms.

1. The Governor is welcomed to the County Assembly to make his address.2. Deputy Governor dis-sembarks from a dozer when he commisssioned Seretunin-Junction road diversion.Governor with other leaders during this

year’s Chemususu marathon.

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While giving his speech to mark the official opening of Baringo County Assembly last week, Kiptis urged the house to concentrate the budget on suitable, effective programmes and projects that have greater impact on the people.“We must address the issue of spreading our budget too thin and I invite Hon. Members of the house to partner with, and walk with me on this journey to making our county prosperous, Said Kiptis, who empha-sized on the necessity of a solid cor-dial interdependence between the Executive and Assembly. The governor noted that the numer-ous piece-meal past projects have been un-economical, unfeasible, in-efficient and did not satisfy develop-ment needs of the people.

He called on the house to lay focus on roads construction and maintenance, water provision, environment conservation and sustainable ex-ploitation of natural resources. He argued that resources needed to be allocated to optimize productivity in sectors where the county enjoys comparative advantage for sustainable income, employment and wealth creation. “(This)Assembly need to earmark water sector for prioritization in resource allocation to in-crease sustainable access to clean, affordable water. Let us invest in harnessing water resourc-es to facilitate a shift from rain fed agriculture to irrigated, commercialized farming activities.” Said Kiptis, who said a critical urgency lies in fix-ing the enabler sectors like roads and infrastruc-ture that are catalysts for competitive productive sectors that will spur economic growth. Read the full speech by the governor on http://www.baringo.go.ke/