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Getting down to work for the people of
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
& to ensure that we deliver our campaign promises
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Today ,I conveyed congratulatory messages to President elect H.E
@WilliamsRuto
on behalf of the great people of
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
We also discussed various developmental matters touching on the Great county of Elgeyo marakwet and our Economy.
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Drone for Kerio...
One of my campaign pledge was to intensify security in Kerio Valley.
Today I delivered a morden drone to security officers in Marakwet East which will be used for security surveillance in the area.
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I was privileged to meet H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
on the sidelines of the 9th National and County Coordinating Summit at Enashipai Hotel,Naivasha.
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Hustler Ideology injecting freshness to our economic discourse.
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My list of County Executives Committee Members (CECS) nominees
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Officially took over today as the 2nd Governor of
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
.I want to sincerely thank the great people of EMC for trusting & believing in me.Together with my Deputy Prof.Grace Cheserek we are getting down to work immediately to deliver our campaign promises to the people.
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PEPEA PROGRAM TO CANADA
One of my campaign manifesto included Pepea Program that will see the youth airlifted for full, partial or self sponsored programs abroad.
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Isaiah 60:22
"When The Time Is Right I,The Lord Will Make It Happen"
Kongoi
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
#UDADecides
#UDANominations
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Welcoming H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
at Sports Club,Eldoret during the opening of 8th Devolution Conference themed "10 years of Devolution:The Present and The Future.
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Together with my Deputy Prof.Grace Cheserek, I attended Kenya Kwanza elected leaders meeting hosted by President-elect
@WilliamsRuto
at Karen residence where we discussed an array of development issues touching on our Nation.
Together we move forward.
#KaziKwaMpango
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Graduating with Masters degrees with my MP Keiyo South
@GideonKimaiyo_
at Moi University
#KaziKwaMpango
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From Embobut to The World.
Best wishes to my friend and my senator
@kipmurkomen
as you face the vetting panel today.
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
is proud of you.
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Welcome back Champ!
World Marathon Record holder Kelvin Kiptum landed at JKIA this afternoon.
We will be welcoming our champion tommorrow at Eldoret International Airport before proceeding to Iten and later Chepsamo,Kaptarakwa Ward for Grand Reception, Thanksgiving and prayers
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This morning, I held fruitful discussions with Cabinet Secretary Mining,Blue Economy and Maritime affairs Hon.Salim Mvurya.
Our conversation delved on the reopening of Flouspar Mining Company in Keiyo South Constituency.
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Kerio Valley University update...
I am happy to report that this afternoon I received the technical report from the committee formed last month to oversee the establishment of Kerio Valley University.I had given the team 30 days to carry out their findings & recommendation on
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I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Hon William Kisang for winning the EMC UDA senatorial nominations.Wish you God’s blessings.
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I take this opportunity to congratulate my colleague and sister
@AnneWaiguru
on your election as the new council of Governors chair.
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Held a fruitful discussion with NYS Director General
@DG_matilda
at the National Youth Service (NYS) Headquarters, Nairobi.
The Director General has agreed to partner with
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
in opening & maintenance of key roads In the County.
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Finally the three Fire Engines Donation arrive at the Port of Mombasa awaiting clearance.
#GavanaWaRaia
#KaziKwaMpango
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Hearty congratulations President elect H.E
@WilliamsRuto
.The people spoke & the court afirmed!.
#presidentialpetition
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This morning, I hosted
@charlruto
who paid a courtesy call to my office.
Ms.Charlene in her two days trip to the county will lead student mentorship programs in Sambirir Girls and Nyirar Primary.
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Joined President
@WilliamsRuto
, Deputy President
@rigathi
,Prime Cabinet Secretary
@MusaliaMudavadi
,Cabinet Secretaries and other leaders today at Kapsabet showgrounds during an Interdenominational prayer service.
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I have today appointed Prof.Grace Cheserek to be my Deputy Governor. Prof.Cheserek is a distinguished scholar,expert in strategic management,highly experienced administrator,resource mobiliser and passionate about community service.
#KaziKwaMpango
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Pleasure to meet
@KCBGroup
CEO Mr.Paul Russo earlier today where we discussed on ways the bank can partner with
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
.we struck a deal that will see the birth of KCB-Iten marathon together with other stakeholders aimed at tackling climate change & promote youth talent
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To azimio team,
Before you declare chaos on Kenyans I urge azimio leaders to visit the North rift region to see lifetime effects of conflict.
No one wins a trophy in conflict,notable thing you see is graves everywhere with dependents and communities suffering.
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Please purpose to visit St.Kizito Wewo Catholic in Embobut Embolot ,Elgeyo marakwet county atleast once in your lifetime.
Architectural masterpiece by Legendary Rev Fr Reinhard Bottner spiced with the beautiful scenery.
Picture by Evans Moi
#countyofchampions
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I planted pyrethrum on 27th April this year.I received my first pay yesterday.
It's a game changer,Transforming Lives.
#PesaMfukoni
#GavanaWaRaia
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Governor Wa Raia Cup Finals.
Eyes on the price!
Ksh 1Million to be won!
#GovernorWaRaiaCupFinals2023
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Plans to revive Flourspar kicks off...
I made a promise to the people of Elgeyo Marakwet towards the revival of Flourspar Mining company.
Today, I visited Flourspar mines to ascertain its situation and I am happy that the factory is still intact only waiting to roar.
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1.This morning, I held a discussion with
@ICTAuthorityKE
CEO Dr.Kipronoh Ronoh.During the meeting,the authority agreed to partner with the County government in Domain hosting for the County’s redesigned website
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This is Rimoi Game Reserve...
Rimoi Game Reserve, home of the rare large elephants.
We have rehabilitated more than 5 Km of roads inside the reserve for easy sighting of elephants and other wildlife.
Our gates are open and we have the best offers.
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We not only celebrate heroism of our forefathers and mothers for their efforts towards the liberation from colonial rule but also recognise & appreciate all unsung heroes & heroines who have made immense sacrifices in nation building in their various capacities
#HappyMashujaaDay
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Re-deploying staff to the Wards ..
In line with my campaign pledge under HUDUMA MASHINANI program and to improve cooperative movement in the county, I have today ordered the immediate re-deployment of 20 Co-operative Officers to the Wards.
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KEMSA DELIVERS FIRST BATCH OF DRUGS...
This morning, the first batch of medical supplies worth Sh7 million were today delivered to Iten County and Referral Hospital by the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA).
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From Chepsamo in EMC to the World.
What a Run.....Its a world Record by Kelvin Kiptum.
The New GOAT
#HomeOfChampions
#ChicagoMarathon2023
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On behalf of the great people of
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
, I wish to congratulate Our President
@WilliamsRuto
and Deputy president
@rigathi
on your swearing in.
It’s a new dawn in Kenya!
May the Lord give you Wisdom as you deliver economic transformation in Kenya.
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Joined Christians today at Kapcherop Catholic & AIC Church in Sengwer Ward.
Earlier on, I interacted with wananchi in Kapcherop town where we had discussion on how well we can improve our County.
Be blessed.
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Together with Cabinet Secretary Investment, Trade and Industry
@HonMoses_Kuria
and fellow Governors today we had a discussion geared towards setting up industrial parks in the country.
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Today, I held talks with
@MOH_Kenya
Cabinet Secretary Ms.Susan Nakhumicha at Afya House,Nairobi.
I congratulated her on behalf of the great EMC residents and wished her well in her tour of duty at the ministry.
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The white gold...In record four Months , Mr. Paul Kipruto from Metibelio, Moiben Kuserwo Ward is already earning from his pyrethrum farm.
Mr.Kipruto picked up our Kilimo Biashara program and now he will be earning Sh275 per kilo every week.
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Today in morning, I joined H.E the President William samoei Ruto during the graduation ceremony of 3500 Tujiajiri graduands sponsored by KCB.
We already have a cohort of 500 in EMC who are currently in training.
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Earlier in the day I joined other Kenya Kwanza elected leaders in a meeting chaired by the President H.E
@WilliamsRuto
and Deputy president Hon Rigathi Gachagua at Karen,Nairobi
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Welcome all as we Recieve the King of Marathon.
@WorldAthletics
@IAAF
@ChiMarathon
@citizentvkenya
@KTNNewsKE
@ntvkenya
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Joined President
@WilliamsRuto
,Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders during an Interdenominational Church Service at Nakuru Athletics Club,Nakuru County.
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As we celebrate this christmas with our loved ones may this season be a fountain of renewed Hope.
Let us Use this period to spread the love of Christ.
#MerryChristmass
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Kapsabet town, Nandi County with Doyen
@WilliamsRuto
& entire Kenya Kwanza brigade.Together we march forward to change our nation and ensure that every Hustle matters.
#FreedomIsComing
#EnoughIsEnough
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Joined fellow Governors & Deputy Governors for an induction workshop facilitated by Council of Governors.
The three-day forum themed; "Towards better governance and outcome driven service delivery in the counties" was officially opened by Deputy President Hon.
@rigathi
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"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."
Mathew 21:22
Blessed Sunday to us all.
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I want to sincerely thank my worthy competitors Josphat Sawe,Joseph Boinnet and Dr.Loice Jemenjo for the selfless and unconditional show of unity by accepting my UDA nominations results and agreeing to back me up during August elections for EMC Gubernatorial seat.
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In my afya bora program for our County, I will strive to increase drug budget and introduce drug management system to track drugs to facility level and manage stocks.
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Grace the second edition of Kapsowar Girls High School conservation and charity road race.Proceeds from the race will be used to support students from humble families at the school and to conserve the environment.Congratulations to all the winners.
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Chai ya Kamoi hapa Sengwer Ward ni tamu sana nyinyi ni watu wa nguvu.
Leo tunapanga maneno ya Pareto Chesubet na Chebulbai Karibuni.
#KaziKwaMpango
#GavanaWaRaia
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I briefed the President on the security situation in Kerio Valley. I am happy to report that the President is committed to ensure that peace is realised in the region.
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New Mother and Baby Unit at ICRH now opens its doors after it was officially commissioned by our President H.E Dr.William Samoei Ruto.
The ultra 80 bed capacity facility will be a one stop-shop for mother and baby health care.
#AfyaBora
#KaziKwaMpango
#GavanaWaRaia
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Road works underway...Kipsimotwo -Kapkerembe-Cheptuiya road in Tambach Ward and Kiptenden Metkei Ward.
#KaziKwaMpango
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After too much banditry attacks ,loss of lives,loss of property and slow govt response I have chosen to write directly to the President H.E Uhuru Kenyatta requesting him to personally intervene.
@StateHouseKenya
@InteriorKE
@FredMatiangi
#KerioValley
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This morning, I had breakfast with three students proceeding on our Pepea Program to study at Harding University in the USA.
The county entered on an MOU to airlift our students to Harding at 62% partial schorlarship. We are happy that the program is taking shape.
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Joined Christians today for mass at Chesoi Catholic Church & later joined the family of Nerkwo small home during their annual happy day collections.
Earlier, I made an impromptu visit to Chesoi Sub County Hospital & Chemworor Health Centre in Sambirir Ward.
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Today, I held a consultative meeting with CS Defence
@HonAdenDuale
to discuss the latest insecurity menace in our county.
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Ahead of today's launch of pyrethrum growing in Kapyego and Lelan Wards, I had a chance of interacting with wananchi at Kapyego center over a cup of tea. We are also opening Tangul-Kamologon security road
#KaziKwaMpango
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Congratulations to Iten's finest Elias Kemboi for winning the men's 42km
#StanChartNairobiMarathon
Congratulations ndugu!.
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When Mercy Jerono joined Daystar University to pursue Degree in Nursing, all hopes were on her but barely a week old in the Institution her life was taken away.
I call upon security agencies to ensure the perpetrators of this heinous act are bought to book.
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I am glad to announce that my request for the establishment of three more courts in the County has been granted by the Judiciary to bring Justice closer to our people who have been traveling all the way to Iten incurring unnecessary travel costs.
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What a time to be alive, Eliud Kipchoge remains the legend of the century when it comes to Long distance running!
Congratulations Eliud
#BerlinMarathon
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Emkew FC are the winners of the inaugural Governor Wa Raia Cup 2023
Pongezi!
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We congregated at Kapsait today for annual peace prayers between Pokot and Marakwet Communities that's on 1st January every year. It's sad and disheartening that as we prayed for long lasting peace among our communities we lost the lives of two innocent girls at Ketut, Endo Ward.
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Thank you President H.E
@WilliamsRuto
for your listening ear.
EMC will be a Sports powerhouse
Kamariny stadium now becoming a reality.Special thanks to CS Sports
@AbabuNamwamba
and PS Sports for the incredible job and keeping your promise made during Iten International
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I have this morning joined Christians at St.Mary's Catholic Church Kitany, Kaptarakwa Ward for morning mass.
Be blessed.
#EarlyBird
#KaziKwaMpango
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Iten Referral now becomes Moi University Training centre.
We have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Moi University that will now pave way for collaboration between the University and our county.
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One of our biggest EMC towns Kapsowar in marakwet west taking shape.
Town roads upgrade is currently ongoing and expected to be complete in a few weeks to open up the backstreet for business and investment and subsequently lead to a more organised urban area.
Our appreciation
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Traffic accident update...
This afternoon, a bus belonging to New Dawn Primary School in Siaya was involved in a traffic accident at Kolol section, Iten-Kabarnet Road.
The bus was ferrying farmers from Siaya County who were heading to Marigat.
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This afternoon, I witnessed the swearing in ceremony of my County Chief Executive Committee members.
I took the opportunity to congratulate them for their appointments and urged them to focus on service delivery in their new roles.
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I was privileged to grace official launch of
@ALLANCHESANGFO2
Medical Camp at Mt Elgon Hospital where doctors from the UK & Europe will conduct surgeries.
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The infrared-capable gadget which was tested today can travel to a radius of 10 kilometres and can also operate at night and cloudy conditions.
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Drought is currently experienced in most part of the country that has continued to bite with the prolonged lack of sufficient rain.Our county has not been spared either with some parts currently experiencing a drought phase.
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Privileged this morning to join H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
, fellow Excellency governors and other dignitaries in celebrating the 42nd graduation ceremony of University of Eastern Africa Baraton.
I want to congratulate all the graduands for this great Milestone, use the
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This morning, I held discussions with representatives from
@ampathkenya
led by Chief of Party Prof. Sylvester Kimaiyo and Dr.Jeremiah Laktabai, Co-lead, Ampath Population Health Initiative on a possible working relationship on how to improve health services in our county.
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Addressing household earnings...
More than 50,000 coffee seedlings at Kapkanao, Keiyo South Sub County are ready for planting.
I asked farmers to grow at least 250 coffee seedlings enough for one acre.
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Thank you bro for Gracing the occasion. Am forever humbled
Congratulations Governor
@rotichwisley
for organizing a wonderful football tournament. Thank you for growing talent and inspiring the young people. You have our support.
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Today, I held a successful discussion with Italian ambassador H.E Robert Natali,Director Italian corporation Giovanni Grandi and other officials to discuss on how the Italian Government can support
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
in various sectors.
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It was a great Sunday as we hosted our President H.E Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
and his Deputy H.E.
@rigathi
for an interdenominational prayer at Iten Grounds.
I am grateful for the Head of State for having brought us good news as far as development is concerned. He had earlier in the
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Signed the Third MOU with Northern Lights college in British Columbia,Canada that again powers the dreams of our young people from
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
to achieve affordable education and work in Canada.
#PEPEA
#KaziKwaMpango
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Together with fellow Governors, we held a consultative meeting with H.E President William Samoei Ruto at State House Nairobi on possible ways to fastrack establishment of industrial Parks.
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Sany is here to better our roads!
Today, I received the first batch of machinery from the National Youth Service (NYS).
This follows my request with NYS Director General Madam Matilda Sakwa in September last year.
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#Kazi
kwa mpango
Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo-Marakwet are the best counties in terms of service delivery in the latest ranking by Infotrak
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It can only happen at Rimoi National Reserve in Elgeyo marakwet,Kenya
@magicalkenya
@LeTour
#TwendeRimoi
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After the day’s work i joined the pupils of Iten special school for the Deaf to celebrate my birthday with them and put a smile on their faces.
The Bible reminds us of always remembering the weak and the needy in our society.
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Delighted this morning to bid bye to students proceeding to various colleges in USA on athletics scholarships.
Through our Pepea Program, four students have received full Athletics scholarships and will be travelling as from next week.
I want to appreciate coach Wilson for his
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1.Received United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nomination certificate today at Hustlers Center, Nairobi to vie for
@ElgeyoMarakwetC
Gubernatorial seat.
I want to sincerely thank the people of EMC for the immense love, support and confidence in me.
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