Also known as: Elgeyo-Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich · Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich · Governor Rotich · Wesley Rotich · Governor Wisley Rotich
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor who called for corporal punishment in schools amid concerns about discipline and moral crisis.
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The Standard
… lds cope with the psychological effects of the disaster.The 53 houses were constructed through a partnership involving Elgeyo Marakwet professionals led by Central Bank of Kenya Deputy Governor Dr Susan Koech, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich …
Mama Rachel Ruto hands homes to deadly Chesongoch mudslide victimsCapital News
… Those present included Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Principal Secretaries, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich, alongside Members of Parliament an …
Ruto Says Govt Addressing Drought, Food Security Through Increased Agricultural ProductionCapital News
… Also present during the day-long tour of the two counties were Governors Wesley Rotich (Elgeyo-Marakwet) and Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo), Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and MPs, among other leaders.
Ruto Says Opposition Has No Plan for Kenya, Pledges Development Ahead of 2027 PollsThe Standard
… Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich said last week that locals living in landslide-prone areas will be forcibly moved to safer grounds during the El Niño rains to avert disasters. …
Kabawa still waiting for resettlement 29 years after catastrophic El Nio, even as another deluge loomsThe Standard
… The government should crack the whip and restore sanity," said Grace Kibet, a resident.Speaking during the meeting, Iten Municipal Manager Felix Kirongo lauded the residents’ initiative, promising that that Governor Wisley Rotich’s administration will support this. …
'People power' takes on rising insecurity in ItenThe Standard
… According to Governor Wisley Rotich, the devolved unit is promoting sustainable farming practices, including the use of climate-smart agriculture techniques and providing training to farmers on modern farming methods. …
How farming is taming banditry in volatile Kerio ValleyCitizen Digital
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Kang’ata ranked best performing Governor in latest Infotrak surveyThe Standard
… Tolgos was succeeded as governor by his deputy Wisley Rotich of UDA, who is seeking a second term. …
Former Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos now eyes parliamentary seatCapital News
… Governors Chelilim Bii (Uasin Gishu) and Wesley Rotich (Elgeyo-Marakwet) commended the Government for affordable housing projects, pointing out that they have created employment and boosted local business. …
Ruto Unveils Measures to Protect Food Security Amid Below-Average RainfallThe Standard
… In September 2022, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich inaugurated a taskforce comprising professors and education experts as the county revived the stalled process of having a University within its borders. …
Tambach teachers college upgraded to UniversityMama Rachel Ruto handed over 53 houses to families affected by the October 31 Chesongoch mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which killed more than 30 people and destroyed homes and livelihoods. She also launched a groundbreaking for a Chesongoch Community Resource Centre and ICT Hub, urging survivors to embrace hope and rebuild their lives.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Rachel Ruto handed over 53 houses to families affected by the October 31 Chesongoch mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which killed more than 30 people and destroyed homes and livelihoods. She also launched a groundbreaking for a Chesongoch Community Resource Centre and ICT Hub, urging survivors to embrace hope and rebuild their lives.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto says the government is prioritising increased agricultural production and lower farming costs to address drought's effects on food security and the cost of living. He stated that supporting farmers to produce more food would boost supplies, improve affordability, and strengthen Kenya's resilience to drought.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto declared during a development tour of Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties that opposition leaders have no plan for Kenya and resort to ethnic politics, insults and hatred. He stated the 2027 election will be decided by leaders' development records and practical plans, not tribal arithmetic or ethnic mobilisation.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kabawa in Elgeyo Marakwet County, declared unfit after a 1997 El Niño landslide killed 10 people, has seen resettled families return to the hazardous slopes as a temporary resettlement area became overcrowded. With another El Niño rain event predicted for October, the village faces renewed landslide risk.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County have organized public barazas with local chiefs and Nyumba Kumi members to address rising insecurity and propose solutions to authorities. The initiative has led to a significant drop in cases of insecurity, with enforcement officers and security agencies seizing 200 cartons of illicit alcohol and 100 rolls of bhang.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kerio Valley, long troubled by insecurity, is experiencing a return to calm thanks to peace efforts by the government and partners. The Elgeyo Marakwet County government is distributing water pumps and high-value crops like coffee and beans to encourage irrigation and alternative livelihoods in formerly conflict-affected areas, with officials saying the initiatives aim to empower residents and sustain peace.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata scored 80 per cent in an Infotrak survey examining devolved county performance across sectors, ranking ahead of Trans Nzoia's George Natembeya at 76 per cent and Kiambu's Kimani Wamatangi at 71 per cent.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos, who served for two terms, has declared his interest in the Marakwet West parliamentary seat, setting up a contest with incumbent Timothy Kipchumba for the United Democratic Alliance ticket. Tolgos said he was approached by residents to run for the seat and defended his past support for the Building Bridges Initiative, citing development benefits his region received.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced that the Government will reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds to help farmers plant during expected September and October rains, following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production. As a long-term measure, the Government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium and 1,000 micro dams to expand irrigation farming in arid and semi-arid areas.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Tambach teachers training college, operational since 1991, is being upgraded to Kerio Valley University College, a constituent college of the University of Eldoret, and is expected to admit students from September following gazettement of the establishment notice.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has called on President William Ruto to consider tougher measures including corporal punishment to restore order in schools, arguing that Kenya faces a moral crisis that has weakened teachers, parents and society.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Construction at Kamariny Stadium in Iten, which began in 2017, has resumed after years of stalling; the facility is expected to be completed by October 2026 and will host this year's Mashujaa Day national celebrations on October 20.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed reports questioning his involvement in ending the fuel crisis, stating he was central to finding a solution as directed by President William Ruto through a whole-of-government approach. Kindiki said he chaired a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries before they met stakeholders to resolve the matter.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Deputy President and Interior Cabinet Secretary launched the CHERISH programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County, linking ecosystem restoration to peacebuilding and security in the Kerio Valley region while calling on citizens to embrace environmental conservation as a constitutional and moral obligation.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed claims he was absent during the fuel crisis that triggered a matatu strike, stating he was central to resolving the impasse through a whole-of-government approach as directed by President William Ruto. He said he chaired a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries before they met transport sector stakeholders.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed claims he was absent during the fuel crisis and matatu strike, stating he was central to solving the impasse through a whole-of-government approach and had chaired meetings with Cabinet Secretaries and transport stakeholders as directed by President William Ruto.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Cheruiyot Koech and Uganda's Dorrine Chesang won the men's and women's races respectively at the seventh Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday, with Koech finishing in 2:12:53 ahead of Leonard Kiprotich and Hosea Kiplimo.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →