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Mrs Kenyatta further urged the greater population to go for screening for the deadly cancer disease that has consumed the lives of many, ” I urge you all to turn up for screening, women for cervical and men for prostrate cancer”. The first lady also paid a visit to Kapsabet school for the deaf and Kapsabet referral hospital -maternity wing.

Nandi County governor Dr. Cleophas Lagat thanked the first lady for her noble initiative of delivering the mobile clinic to Nandi County terming it a milestone achievement. ” This will go a long way in reducing maternal and child deaths as well as reduction of mother to child transmission of HIV pandemic, ” he added.

The county boss also emphasized the achievements of his county in the health docket since inception of devolution, “The acquisition of 6 new ambulances and 2 others as donations from our friends in the USA has improved our emergency services, we have also acquired digital equipment such as X-ray units, ultra sound and MRI in addition to employing 400 health personel” he lamented.

Futhermore, 40 new maternity units are being constructed across the county to boost child delivery and bring better maternity services.

Present during the event were Cabinet secretary Dr. Cleopha Mailu, Nandi Deputy Governor Dominic Biwott, County First lady Florence Lagat, The county commissioner Ms.Lucy Mulili, Area Mp Alex Kosgei, Women representative Zipporah Kering among other guests.

Speaking in his office when he officially received the Title document from the steering committee Vice Chairperson Prof David Serem who was standing
in for the Chairperson Eng. Dr. Jan Mutai, Nandi County governor Dr. Cleophas Lagat said it was now all systems go adding that his administration would do whatever it takes to ensure the institution
receives the formal Legal Notice for construction to commence.

The acquisition of Tittle now paves way for the gazettement of the proposed University. He noted that the establishment of the University formed part
of his pre –election pledge to Nandi residents.

Moreover, Dr. Lagat expressed his gratitude to the Deputy president William Ruto for his support in the endevour to establish the institution having
proposed the University of Nairobi be the Mentoring University and pushed for the allocation of up to 800 million shillings by the National Government for its construction. In addition, Lagat has exuded confidence that the process was on the home stretch, hinting that works would commence immediately after a yet to be confirmed date for the laying of
the foundation by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Further, Dr Lagat said his dream of having the University was necessitated by his quest to improve the human capital in the County and to empower the
Youth through the formal and informal opportunities that will be offered by the institution,’’’We can’t develop without human capital and industry , a University is an industry and a source of employment to the Youth whether formal or informal’’ added Dr Lagat.

On their part the steering committee led by Prof. David Serem praised the governor for his relentless effort to see that the Nandi residents get a University. The Governor The establishment of Koitaleel Samoei University named after the Nandi legendary leader Koitaleel Samoei will be the first public University in
Nandi County.Nandi Hills will host the main campus while other campuseswill be opened in the other five Sub Counties, added Lagat.

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.