Jason Lagat

Today the County Govt of Elgeyo Marakwet through the Department of Water, Environment, and Climate Change led by CECM Jason Lagat in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) a global research organization focused on environmental issues, sustainable development, and climate change held an inception meeting geared towards enhancing governance through policy development. The meeting marks a significant step towards developing of Elgeyo Marakwet Forest and Landscape Restoration Policy and Bill aiming at protecting the Spencer line. This collaboration is part of the county's commitment to growing 60 million trees in five years, contributing to a greener and more sustainable environment at the same time restoration of the hanging valley. WRI's expertise in forest and landscape restoration will be instrumental in shaping the county's policies and strategies. In attendance included;Department of Kenya Meteorological services, department of lands and physical planning, department of National environment management authority, Kenya Forest service, Department of Agriculture and livestock and Kenya Forestry research institute. This is a new dawn to the realisation of our dream goal of restoring the 11% of the hanging valley Agro Ecological zone. @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly

🌟 Best Wishes to All KPSEA, KJSEA and KCSE Candidates! 🌟 To all the students in Elgeyo Marakwet and beyond, we celebrate your hard work, determination, and resilience. As you sit for your exams, remember that this is not just a test of knowledge, but also of courage and perseverance. Believe in yourself, stay calm, and give it your best shot — success will surely follow. The entire community is proud of you and cheering you on! 🎓✨@rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly #GavanaWaRaia Best wishes and God’s blessings in your exams! 🙏📚

FLLoCA Success stories. It’s now evident that what started as a revolution by H.E Gvn. Wisley Rotich through the Wealth Creation Strategy is starting to bore fruits. This is one of the many success stories through the FLLoCA program in EMSOO Ward. In less than 2 years our farmers will be smiling all the way to the bank. Poverty index being reversed though the Fruit trees revolution. Let’s continue being agents of change and support H.E WCS in EMC. The Departments of Environment and that of Agriculture continues to stand tall on H.E agenda. Let’s take the lead on these revolutionary agendas and be counted @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly #GavanaWaRaia

GOVERNOR WISLEY ROTICH DELIVERS Ongoing drilling of Kapkibur Borehole in lower Rimoi. Next in the line will be Yatya Berese, in Tambach ward. @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly #GavanaWaRaia

GOVERNOR WISLEY ROTICH DELIVERS Ongoing Test Pumping at Chebonet Borehole in Soy North Ward. The borehole has a yield of 9 Meter Cubic per Hour. @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly #GavanaWaRaia

GOVERNOR WISLEY DELIVERS Ongoing equipping of Katalel Borehole in Kamariny Ward l, Elgeyo Marakwet County. @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly #GavanaWaRaia

GOVERNOR WISLEY ROTICH DELIVERS Ongoing drilling of Songoywa Borehole at Tambach Ward. @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly

GOVERNOR WISLEY ROTICH DELIVERS Drilling of Chebonet and Kamumbas Boreholes in Soy North Ward now complete. Equipping to begin immediately for our people to enjoy clean and safe water for domestic use, livestock and agriculture. @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly @rotichwisley #GavanaWaRaia #KaziKwaMpango

GAVANA WA RAIA DELIVERS Muno Borehole Drilling in Kamariny Ward. It will be Equipped with pump and solar system to serve institutions and households around Muno area @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly @rotichwisley #GavanaWaRaia

Pleasant news for Kapsowar Town as Government implements SH30 Million water supply rehabilitation Stakeholders on Thursday April 3rd officially handed over site to a contractor at Kapchesewes treatment plant where the project is expected to increase the existing water pipeline coverage by 19 Kilometers thereby supplying water to at least 5,000 households. This therefore means households right from Cheles through Kapchesewes upto Kapchelos will access clean water thesame as those in Kapsowar Township and the environs. The scope of the work include construction of a treatment plant at Kapchesewes, rehabilitation of water tanks at Cheles, Ng'orng'oroi, Kiplabai, Kapchelos and Rorok. Others include rehabilitation of the existing Cheles treatment plant, replacement and installation of new pipes alongside other civil works. The project which is expected to be completed within the next 5 months cost Sh 30, 107, 732.36. It is implemented by the North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA) in partnership with the Cherang'any and Marakwet Water and Sanitation Company CHEMAWASCO. Addressing the hand over Ceremony, Mr Jason Lagat, the CECM for Water, Environment and Climate change said the massive project was going to be a game changer in Kapsowar Town which has been experiencing perennial water shortage in the past derailing the growth of the Town. Mr Lagat also reminded the host community on the importance of conserving all the water catchments including Kipkunur. The ceremony was also attended by Elgeyo Marakwet CECM for Roads and Public Works Emmy kosgei, General Manager Infrastructure (NRVWWDA)Eng. Jimmy Kemboi and Dr. Victoria Kutto Chairperson CHEMAWASCO alongside the official representatives of the Contractor -Vijay company Ltd. According to the locals, the water whose source is Kipkunur forest is usually very clean and reliable. Ends

CS Dr. Deborah Barasa Takes Over Environment Docket, Commits to Bold Climate Action Dr. Deborah Barasa has officially assumed office as the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, taking over from Hon. Aden Duale with a pledge to drive urgent, inclusive, and innovative solutions to tackle climate change and protect Kenya’s natural resources. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Nairobi, CS Barasa expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for entrusting her with the role and commended her predecessor for his leadership in championing environmental conservation efforts. She acknowledged significant strides made under his tenure, including the 15 Billion Trees Programme and strengthened policies against illegal logging and plastic pollution. CS Barasa outlined her priorities, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of the National Climate Change Action Plan. She committed to scaling up climate-smart agriculture, promoting renewable energy adoption.

WORLD BANK FLLoCA SUPPORT MISSION VISIT ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY AMONG OTHER COUNTIES Development Partners praise Elgeyo Marakwet for impressive implementation of FLLoCCA The World Bank Mission has visited Elgeyo Marakwet on Wednesday to assess some of the investment projects done under FLLoCCA- County Climate Resilient Investment Grant (CCRIG) 2023/2024 Financial Year. The team comprising officials from the World Bank, the Embassy of Sweden, Denmark and Germany Development Bank was hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet Governor H.E. Wisely Rotich. Mr Abraham Barsosio who is the program manager in charge of County governments' Coordination said his team was going across the country to assess the implementation of the program. The delegation was briefed at the Governor's office in Iten Town before undertaking series of field trips to projects including Barasin Water project in Bugar, Keiyo North. Barsosio commended the County Government for impressive implementation of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action FLLoCA program. The mission also included officials from the State department of Devolution, Council of Governors, Kenya Meteorological Department among others. Emily Maiyo, a mother in Bugar who has benefited was thumbs up for the project. Addressing the visitors on behalf of the beneficiaries, the housewife said:"Nowadays we even bath in this area everyday which was quite unusual in the past when the commodity was elusive," Stephen Cheruiyot, the MCA for Kachemutwo in whose Ward FLLoCCA funded Barasin water project is located praised the project saying it has supplied the locals water at zero cost. Governor Rotich said the initiative had become popular amongst households because of the economic transformation. "I want to inform you that through FLLoCCA we have been able to massively distribute fruit-tree seedlings and this has enhanced wealth creation thus eradicating poverty," said Governor "With success of FLLoCCA program, the guns in the volatile Kerio valley will go silent without the military operation," said the County boss. FLLoCCA is a five-year initiative by the Kenyan government, supported by the World Bank and other donors, aimed at strengthening local resilience to climate change and building capacity for climate action at the county level.

EID MUBARAK TO OUR MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS

ONWARD - ETIO Dam in EMC H.E @WilliamsRuto through H.E Governor @rotichwisley delivering to the great people of @ElgeyoMarakwetC. The Wealth Creation Strategy is coming to Fruition by ensuring that our people get access to water for both Irrigation and domestic use. We are indebted to the President for this great initiative.

Water is life. Kiptingo BH Drilling in Kamariny Ward @emcassembly @ElgeyoMarakwetC @WisleyRotich

Let’s all observe the law and avoid destroying the escarpment. The fires we are currently experiencing in some parts of the escarpment are human orchestrated. I urge our residents living in the low lands (Kerio Valley) belt to avoid the destruction of the landscape through burning of the escarpment. I discourage any farmer/resident from practicing farming along the escarpment. Let’s all join hands to conserving and protecting our environment. @rotichwisley @ElgeyoMarakwetC @emcassembly

Happy New Year 2025. May countless blessings shower you paths. @emcassembly @ElgeyoMarakwetC