April 2016 – County Government Of Nandi

26 Apr

By: Evans Sirma 0

NANDI MARATHON LEGENDS SHOWS THE WORLD HOW IT’S DONE

It was a Source of Champions affair in 2016 London marathon as Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and Jemimah Sumgong dominated men’s and women 2016 London marathon.Kipchoge was followed by Stanley Biwott who finished second.

The win by the two gave their fans who were closely monitoring the competition with awaited breath on their screens in Kapsabet town the thrill and excitement for uplifting the County’s glory of being the source of champions.

Kipchoge felt short of six seconds to break the world record.Jemimah and Eliud hails from Kapsisisywo and Kilibwoni respectively in Nandi County.

26 Apr

By: Evans Sirma 0

HIGHLIGHTING ACHIEVEMENTS;DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The County government through the department has managed to upgrade, gravel and compact over 200km of roads.

The process is ongoing and will be cross-cutting all the six sub counties.This follows the acquisition of road construction machinaries by Nandi County government which has been a major boost to the sector with increased effectiveness in service delivery.

The County government is committed in ensuring all roads under the County government are improved to better standards.

Other successful projects include tarmacking of roads at Kapsabet and Nandi Hills town.

26 Apr

By: Evans Sirma 1

HIGHLIGHTING ACHIEVEMENTS ; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

Agriculture being the mainstay economic activity in Nandi County remains a major priority to Nandi County government.

Endowed with ample rainfall and conducive conditions for farming, Nandi County is known for dairy, tea, maize, coffee, sugarcane and horticulture production.

Nandi County government has been in support of farmers especially in dairy production through construction and renovation of cattle dips for disease control.

Moreover, the County government through the department has embarked on sentization of farmers to use modern AI services and abandon traditional way of using bulls for fertilization as an effective method of increasing milk production.To that effect an AI programme will be enrolled before the end of financial year.

Furthermore, the County government in partnership with the National government will be soon be establishment milk coolers in every Ward in the County.

Besides the County has managed to recruit and train new extension officers to sentize and guide our farmers on farming.In addition the improved infrastructure has enabled our farmers access markets and transport their farm produce.

Recently the Nandi County government in partnership with National government officially opened four SHoMAP markets in Kibiok, Serem, Kaptumo and Labuiywo.

The markets have majorly boosted our economy especially our farmers who they have been the greatest beneficiaries of the newly installed modern structure.

19 Apr

By: Evans Sirma 0

CANADIAN INVESTORS WITH NANDI COUNTY OFFICIALS FROM DEPARTMENT OF LAND,ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Department’s Water Officials and Investors from Canada who runs a Non-Governmental organization called Run for life, The investors made a courtesy visit to the Office of Nandi County Executive Committee Member for land, Environment and Natural resource Dr. John Chumo, the investors are interested in significantly boosting water supply in the entire County.

15 Apr

By: Evans Sirma 0

NANDI RESIDENTS URGED TO EMBRACE AI SERVICES TO IMPROVE MILK PRODUCTION

Nandi residents have been urged to embrace Artificial insemination (AI) services for high sustained milk production in the County.

Speaking when he officially opened a consultative forum for all AI stakeholders and partners meeting in Kapsabet, Nandi County Chief Officer for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Mr Willy Too asked farmers to abandon the traditional fertilization method of using bulls and shift to the modern AI services which he said is an effective and surest way of improving breeds, ‘’we want to appeal to our farmers to change the attitude of getting 10 litres from 10 animals to 20 litres from one animal ‘’ added Too.

Recently the National government established a liquid nitrogen centre in Eldoret to promote the use of AI service by farmers. In addition, Nandi County government has allocated Ksh.18 million to roll out the AI programme including subsidies and establishment of infrastructure for the 30 milk coolers from the National government in the 30 Wards in the County, added Too.

Mr Too further added that the County government was in process of renovating all cattle dips for disease eradication and control, adding that the improved road network had enabled farmers transport their products and access services.

Moreover, he urged farmers to embrace technology including mobile services to disseminate and access information on farming, adding that the department was in process of installing a system where farmers could access information on provision of AI services and any other relevant information.

The County has also been applauded for initiative. Dr David Kios lecturer department of Animal Science University of Eldoret and specialist in animal breeding praised the Nandi County government for rolling out the AI service programme adding it was a step in alleviating poverty and improving the livelihood of Nandi residents.

Present also was County Director of Veterinary services Dr Samson Bitok and Small holders commercialization dairy project

14 Apr

By: Evans Sirma 2

NANDI PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCIES (NURSES POSITIONS)

VACANCIES

Nandi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons on permanent terms to fill the following positions:

ENROLLED NURSE III, JG ‘G’ (10 POSTS)