Baringo Residents Celebrate Uhuru Kenyatta's Victory

Baringo TodayWeekly DigitalIssue Edition 8. Page 1 of 2 Let’s talk development Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 Baringo Residents It’s time to build the celebrate Uhuru nation, Gov- ernor urges Kenyatta’s Victory locals In the wake of the Supreme Court rulling, Governor Stanley Kiptis has asked Baringo residents to fully resume their day to day engagements that have been earning them livelihoods. Speaking when he addressed jubilant residents of Kabarnet who were celebrating Uhuru Kenyatta’s win, Governor Kiptis noted that the rulling effectively put closure to the season of politics and as such each one of the residents needed to go back to participating in nation building. “Time now is for service delivery to the people. Everyone should go back to building our nation.” Said Kiptis. Kiptis directed all government After the Supreme Court of workers in all departments to Kenya rulling which upheld the perform their duties as expect- reelection of President Uhu- ed. He added that any form of ru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto, Governor Stan- compromise on service delivery ley Kiptis Monday led Baringo to Baringo people will not be County residents in celebrating tolerated. the verdict at Kabarnet town. “All those serving in various ca- Addressing the crowd which pacities in various sectors, be it gathered at City Clock junction in the town, Kiptissaid “We are roads, our towns, hospitals and happy today because justice has offices must be prepared to do their duties or be ready to pack that victory belonged to Uhuru and go! been served. It is a confirmation Kenyatta and William Ruto even The Governor called on resi- in the 8th August poll.” While appreciating Kabarnet dents from various communities to embrace peaceful coexistence residents and the people of Kiptis challenged the lead- Baringo at large for coming out Governor Stanley Kiptis and support each other. ership of NASA led by Raila addresses Jubilant sup- so that we express congratu- Odinga to now join in nation “Politics and divergent politi- lations to the national leaders building and uniting Kenyans, porters at Kabarnet town cal views should not divide us. in their win, the county leader saying the next Presidential shortly after supreme lauded behalf Uhuru Kenyatta We should continue to live in eleelections are now sched- court ruling which up- harmony with each other like we and William Ruto on behalf of uled for August 2022. the entire county leadership. held Uhuru’s win have always done.” Said Kiptis. Weekly Digital Edition Page 2 of 2 Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 Issue 8. DG roots for stakeholder partnerships in developing world class sporting facilities The County Government of Baringo is committed to the establishment of sports facilties that meet international standards in order to develop the ex- isting sports talent which is enormous in the County. Lotto Baringo Half Marathon at Ka- barnet,DeputySpeaking while Governor officiating Jacob this Chepk year’s- wony said the County government is set to fast track the construction of on- going stadiums as well as developing others. “Our County and more so the youth have great potential in sports which when fully exploited will be a source of livelihood to many” said Chepkwony. Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kaberia reiterated National government resolve to partner with Counties to develop world class sporting facilities in all the 47 Counties. President of Athletics Kenya Major rtd. Jackson Tuwei said the federation will unleash severe punishment for atletes Deputy Governor Jacob Chepkwony and Baringo Central MP Joshua who are found to have engaged in dop- Kandie cross the finishing line during this year’s Lotto Baringo half Mara- ing. thon. He added that Athletics Kenya will patron of the race,lauded the athletes who par- Lotto Foundation Chairman Brian Waluchio work closely with the Anti-doping ticipated and encouraged them to aim higher. said the gaming company is proud to be asso- Agency to ensure that all athletes who Tergat who was installed as a tugen elder ciated with Baringo Half Marathon and that he compete run clean. during the event appreciated the sponsors of looks forward to continued partnership with “We will ban any athlete who will be the race for giving athletes a chance. Baringo County even in other sectors. found to have engaged in doping as a Baringo central Member of Parliament Hon. Besides sponsoring the race to a tune of Ksh lesson so as to deter the vice” Tuwei Joshua Kandie said he will champion the de- said. velopment of athletics camps within Baringo company also donated food and non food National Olympic Committee of Kenya Central as a way of nurturing talent. items5 million to Kabarnet up from lastschool year’s for Kshdeaf 4and million,the blind. President Paul Tergat who is also the Baringo groups shine during this year’s music and Cultural festivals in Nanyuki After a week long competitive Region- Kakamega County early next month are; Jua al music and cultural festivals held in Kali dancers (805), Loropil dancers (908z and Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Baringo Coun- 708z), Culture Promoters (703x and 1014), ty Cultural groups emerged winners in Seur Nalepo women dancers (908x and 708x), the classes that they were performing. County Choir (103, 620 and 621) Walter Kess- The County had been represented by 11 es (802) and Harrison Okiri (103). groups and several solo artists and they Kazibora dancers (903y), County Choir (107 managed to secure the runners up posi- and 427) and Bogoria cultural dancers (703y) tion after failing to beat Uasin Gishu who took second position in their classes. for the third consecutive time became These exemplary performances were achieved champions. courtesy of Governor Stanley Kiptis Among the teams that are set to proceed who offered immense support to the teams. for the national festivals to be held in Produced by the Communications team, Office of the Governor Website: www.baringo.go.ke Baringo County Government @Baringo_County.

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