Also known as: National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo · Dr. Kiptoo · Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo · Dr. Chris Kiptoo · National Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo · National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo · Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo · Dr Kiptoo · Dr Chris Kiptoo
National Treasury Permanent Secretary leading government-funded irrigation and forest conservation programmes, including the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme.
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Citizen Digital
… National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, who is the programme’s patron, said the initiative looks to expand the reach to restoring more hectares following a successful engagement in the last decade.
DP Kindiki calls for full focus on President Ruto’s reelection next year, warns against 2032 distractionCitizen Digital
… Also present are Principal Secretary for the State Department for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi, Principal Secretary to the National Treasury and Patron of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme Dr Chris Kiptoo (R), and Elgeyo Marakwet County Commissioner David Kosgei (L). …
Kindiki touts Kaptagat model as conservation blueprintCitizen Digital
Uasin Gishu: Gov't irrigation scheme to generate Ksh.70M annually, benefit over 700 households By Citizen Reporter July 11, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo, State House C …
Uasin Gishu: Gov't irrigation scheme to generate Ksh.70M annually, benefit over 700 householdsCitizen Digital
Kaptagat Forest restoration complete as PS Chris Kiptoo unveils next conservation phase By Citizen Reporter July 11, 2026 10:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Treasury Principal Secretary and Patr …
Kaptagat Forest restoration complete as PS Chris Kiptoo unveils next conservation phaseThe Standard
… Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei on Saturday visited the scheme during a Farmers' Expo hosted by Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho.Kosgei, who was accompanied by National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, toured exhibition stands where …
Lower Sabor project ends rain dependence for 700 householdsThe Standard
… in Elgeyo Marakwet, said the project overcame a myriad of challenges as it sought to restore a water catchment area that is a source of water for Eldoret City and the drought-prone Kerio Valley.According to the programme founder, Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Dr Chris Kiptoo …
How Kaptagat Forest restoration overcame hurdles in last 10 yearsThe Standard
… Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, patron of the programme, said rising youth participation sits at the centre of his plan to turn Kaptagat into a leading destination for athletes and outdoor recreation. …
Twelve and unbeaten: Grade Six pupil wins Kaptagat cycling categoryCitizen Digital
… Chris Kiptoo, CBS, Patron, Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, and Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, the conservation programme has transformed tree planting into a community-driven movement that links environmental protection with improved livelihoods through i …
Jelimo eyes comeback as Kaptagat Cycling challenge marks 10 years of conservationCitizen Digital
… Chris Kiptoo, CBS, Patron, Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, and Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, the conservation programme has transformed tree planting into a community-driven movement that links environmental protection with improved livelihoods through i …
Jelimo eyes comeback at Kaptagat's 4th Cycling challengeThe Standard
… Away from the race, participants will also take part in tree-planting activities linked to conservation efforts in Kaptagat.Programme patron and National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo said the event combines sporting activities with broader community and environmen …
Cyclists, para-athletes set for Kaptagat challenge this JulyDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has rallied supporters to consolidate support for President Ruto's 2027 reelection, warning against political distractions including campaigns for 2032 elections. He called on supporters to set aside "unimportant matters" and unite efforts to ensure the President wins a second term.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has rallied supporters to consolidate support for President Ruto's 2027 reelection, warning against political distractions including campaigns for 2032 elections. He called on supporters to set aside "unimportant matters" and unite efforts to ensure the President wins a second term.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki has praised the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme as a blueprint for community-led conservation, saying its decade-long success shows that environmental restoration works best when it improves livelihoods for forest-adjacent communities. He spoke at the programme's 10th anniversary in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Lower Sabor Irrigation Scheme in Moiben Constituency, with 280 acres under irrigation, is now operational and expected to generate about Ksh.70 million annually while directly benefiting more than 700 households and indirectly benefiting about 3,000 more people through agricultural value-chain opportunities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The restoration of Kaptagat Forest ecosystem has been completed with the final 22-hectare grassland at Chebior planted, according to National Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo. The programme now shifts focus to protecting water catchments beyond the forest and expanding tree growing on farms.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Sh288.6 million government-funded irrigation project in Moiben Constituency has brought 280 acres under irrigation, allowing more than 700 Uasin Gishu households to grow crops year-round and reduce weather-related losses. The scheme is expected to generate about Sh70 million annually from agricultural production.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, which restores a water catchment area supplying Eldoret City and the Kerio Valley, has completed ten years and is launching a second ten-year phase focused on enhanced community engagement. The project overcame resistance from locals seeking grazing access, illegal loggers, and communities seeking free firewood access.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Meshack Kiptoo Koech, 12, won his category at the 2026 Kaptagat Cycling Challenge on Saturday after completing the 80-kilometre course, beating older riders. The annual race, held as part of celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, drew 130 cyclists across multiple categories with a total prize purse of Sh4 million.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Monica Jelimo returns to the Kaptagat Cycling Challenge aiming to reclaim the title at its 10th edition, having won the women's category in 2025. The race combines competition with conservation efforts for the Kaptagat Forest ecosystem.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cyclist Monica Jelimo aims to reclaim the women's title at Saturday's Kaptagat Cycling Challenge, having won in 2025 and finished third in 2024. The race combines competition with environmental conservation efforts for the Kaptagat Forest.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kaptagat Cycling Challenge will bring together elite cyclists and para-athletes for a high-altitude race in Elgeyo Marakwet. The event aims to promote para-cycling and inclusion in sport, with participants also engaging in tree-planting conservation activities.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench rejected Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's bid to dismiss Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition challenging the legality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debts. The court ruled the petition, which alleges odious debts of Sh6.95 trillion accumulated between 2014/2015 and 2023/2024, shall proceed to hearing on its merits.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The State Department for Irrigation has secured €20 million (approximately Ksh.3 billion) from Germany to support smallholder irrigation development across seven counties, negotiated during Government-to-Government Development Cooperation talks in Berlin.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has secured German support to expand smallholder irrigation projects across seven counties in western Kenya's Lake Region Economic Bloc, following bilateral talks in Berlin. The deal builds on a German-backed programme in the Mount Kenya region that has increased agricultural production and farmer incomes.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Permanent Secretary Chris Kiptoo appeared before the National Assembly Finance Committee in a live session.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled the 2026-27 budget on June 11, proposing Sh41.8 billion to cushion vulnerable Kenyans (including Sh24.6 billion for the elderly, Sh8.9 billion for orphans, and Sh1.5 billion for PWDs), alongside tax reforms including VAT exemptions on kidney dialyzers and bottled water, a 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones, and allocations for universities, health, and infrastructure.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury CS John Mbadi has arrived at Parliament to present the 2026/27 budget, valued at Sh4.84 trillion. The budget expects to raise Sh3.67 trillion while facing a deficit of Sh1.17 trillion to be financed through borrowing, with debt repayment consuming the largest share of expenditure at Sh1.3 trillion.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo says final preparations are underway for the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement, to be presented on Thursday, June 11, 2026, by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The budget aims to accelerate economic transformation, create jobs, support businesses, and improve the livelihoods of Kenyans.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Mau Forest Complex, Kenya's largest water tower and a historically contested conservation landscape, is being restored through a community-led initiative called the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), which aims to balance conservation with community benefits.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Professionals with roots in the Kaptagat ecosystem are advancing a conservation model that combines forest protection with community prosperity. The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, championed by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, shifts focus from "Fortress conservation" to ensuring surrounding communities benefit from the forest.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo defended the government's budget-making process and proposed tax measures as necessary to reduce Kenya's reliance on borrowing and address unsustainable debt levels. He said the measures are carefully considered and guided by national interest.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya is on course to achieve the targeted 15 billion trees by 2032 to raise forest cover, with 1.7 billion trees already planted since the programme launched in 2022. He spoke during celebrations marking the International Day for Biological Diversity and the launch of the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 5th No Money for Terror Conference in Paris, Kenya's Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo called for stronger international cooperation, enhanced intelligence sharing, and coordinated action against terrorism financing. Kiptoo noted that Kenya has strengthened its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism framework through legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms to align with international standards and counter sophisticated illicit financing networks.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
A 10,000-person community run at Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County on April 25 aims to raise Sh70 million to fence the 680-hectare woodland against land grabbers and encroachment. The forest, which sustains water and livelihoods for more than four million Nairobi residents, has suffered losses to illegal dumping and the Standard Gauge Railway.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government kicked off the 'Run for Oloolua' initiative to restore and protect Oloolua Forest, which faces threats from encroachment and degradation. The programme includes planting 10,000 tree seedlings, installing waste segregation points, promoting clean energy technologies in surrounding communities, and supporting climate-smart agriculture in the Ngong area, targeting benefits for about 1.5 million people.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →