County Government of Kericho

Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai is on a week-long international tour of Sweden, aimed at launching strategic partnerships in education, water, renewable energy, health, and agriculture.

Kericho Governor Hosts Ireland Ambassador for the Official Opening of Living Hope Emergency and Trauma Centre in Londiani

Kericho County Participates in Regional Coffee Stakeholders Forum on EU Deforestation Regulation

The construction of the Sosiot Sub-County Casualty Block, which has now reached the first-floor ring beam level.

The 48th Graduation Ceremony of the Kenya Forestry Training College held in Londiani Ward, Kipkelion East Sub-County.

Construction completion of the mill infrastructure for the modern Kedowa Maize Milling Plant

Kericho Governor H.E. Dr Erick Mutai accompanied by First Lady H.E Betty Mutai joined fellow Governors in paying their last respects to the father of devolution, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga

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Updated on: 12-Nov-2025 08:49am

Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai has today commenced his week-long international tour of Sweden, aimed at launching strategic partnerships in edu

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Updated on: 12-Nov-2025 08:46am

The County Government of Kericho is set to launch a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign under the E-Voucher system through the National

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Updated on: 12-Nov-2025 08:42am

Kericho Governor Hosts Ireland’s Ambassador for the Official Opening of Living Hope Emergency and Trauma Centre in Londiani Kericho Governor H.E. D

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Updated on: 12-Nov-2025 08:39am

Kericho County Participates in Regional Coffee Stakeholders Forum on EU Deforestation Regulation The County Government of Kericho, represented by Agr

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Updated on: 05-Nov-2025 01:40pm

We have made commendable progress in the construction of the Sosiot Sub-County Casualty Block, which has now reached the first-floor ring beam level.

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Updated on: 05-Nov-2025 01:38pm

Kericho Governor H.E. Dr. Erick Mutai, this morning hosted the Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses M. Wetang'ula, EGH, as Chief Gu

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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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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.

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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

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