H.E THE GOVERNOR, HON STEPHEN K. SANG AT THE SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF DR.JOYCE LABOSO, GOVERNOR FOR BOMET COUNTY
Nandi County Governor H.E Stephen K. Sang Joined H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta, other leaders and the people of Bomet County in witnessing the swearing in ceremony of his friend Hon. Joyce Laboso as the first female governor in the Rift Valley region. Speaking during the event, H.E the Governor made a promise to the people that in the future, Bomet Governor and him won’t only be remembered as the first female governor and the youngest governor respectively, but instead leave a legacy and a lasting footprint that will be remembered by future generations.
H.E THE GOVERNOR, HON STEPHEN K. SANG HAVING A MEETING WITH THE OUTGOING COUNTY CABINET
H.E The Governor, Stephen K. Sang having a special meeting with the outgoing county cabinet and another crucial meeting with the County Health officials. H.E the Governor directed that moving forward all county employees starting from himself will be seeking medical services from our own county health facilities.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF H.E. STEPHEN K.SANG, THE SECOND GOVERNOR OF NANDI COUNTY
The County Government of Nandi has witnessed an historical peaceful Swearing in Ceremony of the youngest Governor in the Republic of Kenya, H.E Hon. Stephen K. Sang has been sworn in as the second Governor of Nandi County in a colourful ceremony graced by thousands of Nandi residents ,senior government dignitaries and politicians.
TINDIRET RESIDENTS CRY FOUL OVER COLLECTION OF ID DETAILS
Residents of Tindiret sub county now want the national government to clarify why Chiefs and their Assistants are currently collecting people’s identity card details across the region.
The Chiefs and their Assistants had allegedly been instructed to collect the details of potential beneficiaries of relief food but the residents read mischief in the whole exercise.
The residents argue that other parts of the country is currently faced with drought and famine and not the entire Tindiret, adding that the government cannot purport to be supporting just a section of the people within the community.
The residents have petitioned the government to come clear on where they are taking the details which they have already taken and warned the locals to be careful about giving their ID card details to the administrators.
The residents have called on members of the County Assembly, National Assembly and the incoming Governor to step in and shed light on the matter, saying they should clarify whether the move is genuine or not to ensure the locals don’t miss out on something beneficial.
However, a Chief from Tindiret sub county who sought anonymity confirmed that administrators in the area are indeed collecting identification details of residents but noted that the move has no political or sinister motive.
He added that the exercise is being conducted everywhere in the county, stating that they had been instructed to check on the most vulnerable families in the area who should be given relief food.
INVITATION TO AGRICULTURAL STAKEHOLDERS FIELD DAY AT KAIMOSI
The County government of Nandi in collaboration with Nandi Agricultural Stakeholders Forum have the pleasure to invite you to the annual field day exhibition to be held at Kaimosi ATC on Tuesday , 11th of July 2017. The theme of the field day is ‘’ promoting Agro –Technological Adoption towards Food Security and Wealth Creation’’ The event will begin at 10.00am and end at 5.00pm.
ALL ARE WELCOMED!!
SPEECH BY HE DR CLEOPHAS LAGAT DURING THE VISIT BY HON JUSTICE DAVID MARAGA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT ON FRIDAY, 7TH OF JULY 2017.
The Chief Justice Hon David Maraga,
Presiding Judge, Hon Kanyi Kimondo
Senior Magistrate Hon. Dolphina Alego,
County Commissioner,
All the elected leaders present,
Court Users Committee (CUC),
All protocols observed,
Good afternoon!
It gives me great pleasure to join you during this auspicious occasion. The establishment of High Court in Nandi County is a milestone for the residents of this County who yearn for expanded access to justice. Since 1970 when Kapsabet Law Courts was established by the then Chief Justice His Lordship M.K Mwendwa no other court has been established since then. Consequently, this has impeded access to justice to our residents and a backlog of cases has considerably increased.
As the first governor of this County it has been my dream to see that justice delivery is brought closer to my people and access to higher judicial jurisdiction is established. It is on this premise that my government has donated parcels of land for the establishment of the High Court in Kapsabet and other courts in Kabiyet, Songhor and Kaptumo.
We have done our part and I would want to urge the Judiciary to secure these parcels and fence them. We have allocated these lands for public through the due processes of law and we therefore request the Judiciary to set aside adequate financial resources for infrastructural development and the deployment of more officers to these courts.
Our Judiciary has undergone a significant transformation and I applaud the Chief Justice Hon David Maraga for his visionary and transformative agenda. I have gone through your document on Sustaining Judiciary Transformation (SJT) – A service delivery Agenda 2017 -2021, where you intend to establish at least a High Court in all the 47 counties so as to expedite the delivery of justice. Nandi County was listed among the nine Counties that had no High court and I am glad today we are joining the rest of other 38 Counties with our own High Court.
At this juncture I would like to recognize Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Dolphina Alego and her team who have tirelessly and diligently worked round the clock to ensure that this dream becomes a reality. We appreciate your efforts and passion to serve and support the Nandi residents, continue with the same spirit. I also extend my gratitude to the World Bank who are funding this project.
Furthermore, I commend the cordial relationship that exists between my government and the Judiciary here in Kapsabet. It is through this collaboration that we have experienced meaningful progress in our County.
Illegal manufacture and consumption of liquor remains a big challenge in our County. We continue to lose immense resources and many lives from alcohol related cases. Reports reveal that in Kapsabet Law courts at least over Ksh. 2million of fines are collected on monthly basis translating to a total Ksh. 24million of fines yearly. It is my hope that with the establishment of the High court in Kapsabet and the corporation of other stakeholders including the corrective services we will find a better solution to this problem.
As I conclude ladies and gentlemen, our constitution is anchored on the premises that the rule of law must be adhered to at all the times, I therefore I urge everybody especially during this electioneering period to observe and respect the rule of the law irrespective of your status.
May God Bless you,
May God Bless Nandi,
Thank you.
HE DR. CLEOPHAS LAGAT
GOVERNOR NANDI COUNTY.
RELIEF TO NANDI RESIDENTS AS JUDICIARY ESTABLISHES A HIGH COURT AFTER 47 YEARS OF WAITING
Nandi residents have received the news to establish a High Court by the Judiciary after 47 years of waiting with a relief. The County has been operating with one Court, Kapsabet Law Court since it is establishment in 1970 by the then Chief Justice His Lordship M.K Mwendwa.
Speaking when he officially received documents of title by Nandi County governor HE Dr. Cleophas Lagat, Justice David Maraga, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court expressed his gratitude to the County government of Nandi for the gesture, noting that the establishment of the Court was done in accordance with the High Court Act which mandates every County to have it is own High Court, adding that they will establish more courts at the Sub County level in the County and particularly Songhor in Tindiret Sub County , Kaptumo in Aldai Sub County and Kabiyet in Mosop Sub County where the County government have donated the parcels of land.
Further, Hon. Maraga revealed that funds totaling to Ksh. 367million meant for project were ready and infrastructural development would commence in January next year once the tendering process is finalized, ‘’ The construction of Nandi High Court will begin next year, we already have funds and the procurement process is in progress and will end by December’’ added CJ Maraga.
On his part Nandi County government HE Dr. Cleophas has welcomed the move to establish the Court, noting that it has been his dream to see that the Justice delivery is brought closer to the residents, ’As the first governor of this County it has been my dream to see that Justice delivery is brought closer to my people and access to higher Judicial jurisdiction’’ he added.
Additionally, governor Lagat said that the establishment of the Court was a relief to the residents as it would ease backlog of cases which had considerably increased and enhance access to justice.
According to a recent report illegal manufacture and consumption of liquor remains a bigger challenge in the County. The reports further reveals that the County continues to lose immense resources and lives from alcohol related cases. In Kapsabet Laws at least Ksh. 2million of fines is collected monthly totaling to Ksh. 24million of fines yearly.
Moreover, Lagat has expressed optimism with the establishment of the Court and called on all the stakeholders to join hands in eradicating the problem,’’ It is my hope that with the establishment of the High court in Kapsabet and with the corporation of other stakeholders including the corrective services we will find a better solution to this problem’’ added Lagat. Present also during the event were Presiding Judge Hon Kanyi Kimondo, SPM Hon Dolphina Alego, County Commissioner Mrs Lucy Mulili, County Officials , Court Users Committee (CUC) among others.
GOVERNOR LAGAT FLAGS OFF U18 KENYA TEAM AHEAD OF IAAF CHAMPIONSHIP
Nandi County governor HE Dr. Cleophas Lagat has flagged off Kenya under 18 Team who are going to represent the Country in the upcoming 2017 IAAF under 18 Championships to be held on 12th to 16th of July 2017 at Sports Centre Kasarani. The event will be the first of its kind to be held on the African soil.
Lagat called on the team to give their best in the competitions, citing some of the sports stars in the field that have emerge through the IAAF Youth championships, ‘’ History has proved that U18 IAAF championships that best sportsmen and sportswomen have emerged, for instance Eliud Kipchoge, Consenslus Kipruto,Usain Bolt, Mercy Cherono among others. I urge all the athletes who will participate to take the competition seriously, this can be a stepping stone to brighter future’’ added Lagat.
Reports reveal that Nandi County has an approximate of 36% in total of the medal standing the Country has ever achieved. In the recent Rio Olympics Nandi county contributed to a third of the medals achieved.
Nandi County is famous for it is prowess in athletics, popularly known as the Source of Champions. Lagat said that the County pride itself for having pioneered the first athletes the likes of the legendary Kipchoge Keino , former and reigning athletes like Pamela Jelimio, Wlifred Bungei, Eliud Kipchoge, Consenslus Kipruto among others.
Additionally, he expressed government support to the athletes in the County citing the ongoing construction of the two stadia namely in Nandi Hills and Kipchoge Keino stadium in Kapsabet .
On his part Team’s Marketing Manager Joseph Lagat applauded the County government for the establishment of the facilities, adding that the completion of the stadia which especially Kapsabet stadium which has been designed to the International Standards, will promote the sport and enable Kenya host international competition in future.
TEXT OF SPEECH BY HE DR. CLEOPHAS LAGAT GOVERNOR NANDI COUNTY DURING THE 54TH MADARAKA DAY CELEBRATION AT KAPSABET SHOWGROUNDS, 1ST JUNE 2017
H.E, the Deputy Governor, Dominic Biwott,
Nandi Senator Hon Stephen Sang
Hon. Members of the National Assembly present,
County Commissioner,
Hon. Speaker and Members of the County Assembly,
Hon. Members of the County Executive,
Commanders of the disciplined forces,
The Clergy,
The Teaching fraternity,
Kaburwo Council of Elders,
Members of the Fourth estate,
Distinguished residents of Nandi County,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good afternoon.
It gives me great pleasure to join you during this auspicious occasion as we commemorate our 54th Madaraka Day.
As we gather today to honour those who fought for our freedom and the self-governance that earned us the power to manage our own affairs, it is an opportunity as well to reflect and celebrate the strides we have made so far as country and as a County.
It was the dream of our founding fathers that this Country was not only liberated from the yoke of colonialist, but her people enjoy the freedoms of expression, to exercise their democratic rights, right to life, right to pursue progress and unhindered enjoyment of liberty . It is remarkable that 54 years later our Country has lived out this dream and continues to prosper both economically, socially and politically.
We endevour to foster these gains as is demonstrated today by the devolved system of government, which has enhanced good service delivery to the ordinary Citizen. It is no doubt that devolution has in big way transformed many lives and improved the socio – economic status of majority of the Citizens.
Today, a farmer can deliver his fresh farm produce to the markets because of improved feeder roads. Emergency medical intervention is now possible courtesy of the availability of proximate ambulance services.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Four years ago you entrusted us with the leadership and we embarked on serious agenda to transform Nandi into a better County. I am glad to note today that Nandi County is not where it was before devolution.
At the dawn of my Administration, I outlined key areas under my manifesto that would serve as basis for executing my development agenda. Foremost was provision of clean water to households, improvement of infrastructure, access to good healthcare, employment of ECDE teachers, improvement of agriculture, promoting sports among others.
My fellow residents you can attest to these significant improvements. Nandi County is an agricultural based County and one of the food baskets in the North Rift Counties. Under my government, we have bolstered steps to turn around the sector, among them revival of various cattle dips across the County, distribution of over 170,000 free coffee seedlings to various groups and farmers to promote the crop, revival of Nandi County Agricultural Show and Trade Fair which had stalled for 8 years, revamping of Kaimosi Agricultural Training Centre and unveiling of free subsidized AI services.
I also wish to extend my gratitude to all our esteemed partners in the sector namely KALRO, Kenya Seed, USAID Kenya, KAVES, ASDSP, One Acre Farm among many others who have at all times supported us through trainings, research and providing the requisite skills and advise to our farmers. Other than sugarcane and maize, tea remains a major cash crop and major source of income to many of our farmers. It brings relief to note the slight improvement in its prices after few years of uncertainty.
Nevertheless, I urge our farmers to also diversify and venture into the new innovative purple tea which has both medicinal benefits and promising agro – business opportunity. Similarly, I recognize and congratulate the US Government for its effort to boost the crop through a joint partnership with Nandi County farmers. I applaud the initiative by the US Government to directly purchase and sell the purple tea from Nandi farmers to the International market. This is indeed great milestone and a chance for our farmers to exploit this new venture.
Furthermore, to enhance the sector, we have opened up and upgraded several road networks across the County. So far we have managed to open up key areas in some of the places that were previously inaccessible before devolution in most rural areas in our County, particularly along the Nandi Escarpment and Tindiret region.
The food shortage that recently hit our Country pose a challenge to all of us as a Country and particularly to us as a County, to think on better ways to improve on our production in order to ensure that our grain reservoirs are sufficient at all times. At this juncture I thank the Jubilee Government for the quick intervention to avert the problem.
Ladies and Gentlemen
As you are all aware ECDE is a devolved function and my Administration has undertaken stringent measures to promote the sector. We have employed at least 850 ECDE caregivers and constructed more than 100 classrooms. On Vocational Training Centres we have employed 63 Vocational Instructors and constructed 20 vocational training centres.
Health remains a key and a top priority under my Government. We have made major strides in the sector in an effort to enhance service delivery. Among them is the acquisition of the 8 state – of – the art ambulances, renovation of 40 staff housing units in Kapsabet County Referral Hospital which had stalled for 30 years, construction of maternity wings, steady supply of drugs and installation of modern equipment. We have also employed more staff and absorbed staff under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) in order to enhance human resource in our medical facilities. Our free ambulance services have succeeded in saving many lives, particularly mothers and the newborns.
My fellow County men and women
It was my vision to provide clean water to every household in this County. It is notable to mention that today water supply in County has improved to 39% up from the initial 18%, with several water projects in various stages of completion.
Nandi County is known for it is prowess in the field of athletics having produced renowned champions both in the Regional and International competitions. In the spirit of promoting and nurturing young talents, we embarked on a mission to construct modern stadia in Nandi Hills and Kapsabet towns and I am glad to report that the projects are going on smoothly. The Kipchoge Keino stadium in Kapsabet is now at its second phase of construction. Additionally, I wish to thank Sameeer Group of Companies – Nandi Tea for its initiative to support our sportsmen and sportswomen by constructing another stadium under the Private Public Partnership in Nandi Hills. This indeed is a good gesture, a sign of commitment and determination to foster the spirit of sportsmanship in our County. I urge other organizations and multi – nationals to follow this good example.
My Government has endevoured to create and sustain an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. It is notable that for the last 3 years new highrise premises have mushroomed in Nandi Hills and Kapsabet towns. Similarly a new cadre of entrepreneurs has emerged as a result of our sound policies that support business and promote the business community.
Ladies and gentlemen
Allow me at this juncture, to register my utmost appreciation to the Nandi County residents for having given me the opportunity to serve them as their first Governor. It is historic and honourable to have held such a portfolio , I will forever be indebted for your trust to lead you at the inception of devolution. We have laid a strong foundation upon which future progress will be realized.
Let me commend all the residents of this County for demonstrating high sense of democracy and maintaining peace during the recent Jubilee party nominations. They say that in every competition there must be a winner. Nandi people have spoken and I respect their voice. I want to assure the winners of Jubilee party tickets of my unwavering support in the coming general elections. I believe that leadership is all about sacrifice, commitment and servant hood. Political competition must never be allowed to degenerate into hate and division amongst ourselves.
I want to urge the incoming Administration to embrace the spirit of inclusivity and fairness in dealing with all the residents of Nandi. Nandi County is blend of different cultures and home to all the Kenyan Communities. Additionally, we are a County of many religious and denominational persuasions, which call for tolerance and fair treatment. It is my sincere hope that the peaceful and harmonious co –existence that held us together as one happy family will be maintained for generations to come.
On the upcoming general election, it is my call to all the Nandi residents to come out in large numbers and vote for their leaders. Nandi County is home to Jubilee party and I urge all of us to turn out in large numbers to re – elect H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto as well as all the Jubilee candidates.
As I conclude, may I take this opportunity to wish the Muslim Community a fulfilling Holy Month of Ramadhan and a happy Madaraka Day to you all.
God Bless you, God Bless Nandi, God Bless Kenya
Thank you
H.E. DR CLEOPHAS LAGAT
GOVERNOR, NANDI COUNTY
County Government of Nandi
Medical Education for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education, Khawaja Salman Rafique presided over a meeting at Civil Secretariat, today which discussed in detail the matters for constitution of a committee.
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