Author: Remmy Butia

The wheelchair is capable of moving at a speed of 120km per hour and it can also record daily temperatures. Mr Melli a cobbler at Mosoriot trading centre is known for his hardwork fending for his family while trying to make ends meet.

During the event H. E. governor announced his will to improve business at Mosoriot trading centre. ” We want to do a physical planning at Mosoriot trading centre to upgrade its facilities and make it a town,” he said. In addition to that, Lagat mentioned that the county government is mindful of the future generation who are the target beneficiaries of the new developments. The day brought a relief to all the disabled and handicapped people in the area who were assured of any assistance from the county government of Nandi. In attendance was County Executive Member Mr. Josiah Korir, area MCA Mr.Kosgei and other county officials.

Mr. Melli tries the new wheelchair donated to him by governor

Plans are underway for the County government to partner with University of East Africa Baraton in future in Agriculture and Health sectors.

Chief guest, Professor David Some emphasized on discipline and hardwork as key in attaining excellent
performance.

Present during the event were; Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor H.E Kiprotich Chemno who is an allumni, SRC Chairperson Sarah Serem, MMUST Vice Chancellor Frederick Otieno and Members of County assembly Hon. Kipkirui Chepkwony, Hon. Joseph Too among others.

Governor Lagat and deputy governor Chemno exchange notes during the event.

The award has been created by the International Olympic Committee to honour outstanding sportsmen and women for their achievements in social engagements.

It will be given every four years during the during the Olympic games to those with achievements in education, culture, development and peace through sport.

The panel which nominated Keino included famous author Paulo Coelho; Michaëlle Jean the secretary general of La Francophonie (Americas); and United Nations Under-Secretary and Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

Others on the panel are former president of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (Oceania) José Ramos-Horta; actor Michelle Yeoh (Asia); and IOC Honorary President Jacques Rogge (Europe).

After retiring from competition in 1973, Keino opened a children’s home, which is today home to almost 100 Kenyan orphans. In 1999, he followed with the opening of the Kip Keino School, in an isolated region lacking schools, offering more than 300 children aged from 6 to 13 the chance to get an education.

In 2002, he opened the Kip Keino High Performance Training Centre, welcoming the most promising athletes in Kenya.

To this day, the Olympian continues his amazing work as a an IOC Member and Chairman of the Kenyan Olympic Committee (KOC).

“We come into this world with nothing … and depart this world with nothing … it’s what we contribute to the community that is our legacy.” Keino said

The County Executive in charge of Water and Natural Resources Dr. John Kipkorir Chumo who is also the Chairman of CECs in charge of Environment in Kenya said that the boreholes shall be operated by solar panels which will be installed.

“The two boreholes will add to several water projects we are already undertaking in the areas affected by water scarcity in Nandi county. Mosoriot borehole will yield up to 4,000 litres of water per hour whereas Kabiemit borehole will yield 9,000 litres per hour,” added Dr. Chumo.

He also urged the residents to make use of the rain by harvesting water for use in dry seasons.

Nandi Governor Dr. Cleophas Lagat said sinking of the boreholes will improve water supply to the residents of Mosoriot, Kabiemit and its environs and that water challenge will be a thing of the past in the next three months.

“Our people need water to ensure security to end poverty, to fight disease and maintain health, we need more safe water,” Dr. Lagat said.

He said his administration has invested heavily in providing water noting that access to safe water is a basic human right. He also stressed the importance of water in life, noting that it was the reason his government was committing a big chunk of its resources to achieving it.

Governor Lagat said his government was keen on fulfilling one of its campaign pledges of ensuring that each household has access to clean potable water in 10 years time.

The board Chairman of Kabiyet Dairies co Mr Abraham Magut stole the show to highlight their future plans which included purchasing and installing a milk processing plant to curb farmer exploitation by other processors.

Those present during the event included Nandi County Agriculture CEC, CO, representatives of Heifer International Co.
Among the delegates included Mr. Mohammad Asaduzzaman,permanent secretary ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.

Also Present is state minister in charge of Fisheries and livestock Narayon Chandra and Nandi county Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries CEC Mary Ng’elechei.
Dr. Mahbub Alam,project director to Kenya makes his remarks.

The team later visited Kabiyet dairies.

H. E Biwott urged the youth to register companies so as to benefit from the 30% contracts set aside for them and encouraged them to borrow a leaf from the Matir Holdings Ltd., a company owned by youthful enterpreneurs that benefited from the tender to put up the cattle dip.

On matters agriculture, the deputy Governor reinstated the government’s tireless effort to upgrade the livelihoods of the people of Nandi by issuing them with coffee seedlings, ” We are giving out 170000 coffee seedlings to the farmers and a coffee processing factory will be build in Tindiret and this will ensure job opportunities for the youth” He said.

Present during the event were Teresa Chepkwony, Agriculture CEC Mary Ng’elechei, Area MCA Kipkirui chepkwony, Nandi Hills sub county admininistrator Mr Ruto.

The chairman of Ainapngetuny Cooperative Mr. Stanley Rotich said that the incubators will help the farmers bolster the poultry sector which is one of the economic activities in the region.

“This cooperative has a total of 120 members who are all into poultry farming on a full time basis. The incubators donated to us by Nandi County Government will bolster this sector which is going to be the largest in this region,” he said.

The Deputy Governor said that the donation was to enable the farmers increase production and sell their own eggs.

“The poultry industry in Nandi county has immense potential and that is why we have donated the incubators so that we help our people produce and sell their own eggs. One incubator hatches 528 chicks in 21 days,” said Biwott.

The County deputy boss also distributed 12,000 coffee seedlings to Lengon Cooperative society and later laid a foundation stone for the construction of Kapkoros Maternity wing.