The County Government of Narok has officially flagged-off the disbursement of the 2024/2025 bursary fund worth Kshs 450 Million to 45,000 student beneficiaries in secondary and tertiary institutions.
The ceremony, that was presided over by the Governor H.E. Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu, marked the third bursary disbursement by the County Government since 2022 and brought the total allocation to the bursary kitty to an impressive Ksh 1.2 billion in three years. This initiative has directly benefited more than 140,000 students, over the aforementioned period, providing vital support to their educational pursuits.
” Through this latest round of funding, we aim to support the education of 45,000 students enrolled in secondary schools and tertiary institutions. This funding compliments the full scholarship program that has currently enrolled 1600 students,” Said Governor Ntutu.
In his address, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to utilising the bursary program to inspire hope, nurture talent, and lay a strong foundation for the future of the youth in Narok county.
Following the launch of the 2024/25 Narok County Bursary Program, Governor Ntutu commenced the issuance of cheques to 1,432 student beneficiaries from across Mosiro ward. During the distribution exercise, the Governor clarified details about the ongoing bursary distribution exercise, addressed concerns to eliminate double allocations, emphasized the importance of ensuring that the fund reaches more disadvantaged students and encouraged the beneficiaries to collect their bankers’ cheques from the ward administrator.
A total of Kshs 12 Million worth of bursary has been allocated to Mosiro ward for this financial year. The distribution of cheques to students across the wards continues.
Projects commissioned by Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu include:
An ECDE classrooms at Empopongi Comprehensive School, an ECDE classroom and a 12 Door-Modern washrooms at Nkama ECDE center, Eor-Emayian Borehole, Emayian ECDE Classroom, the tarmacked 2.5Km Lower Lenana loop; Katakala Water Project, a newly constructed and fully equipped ECDE classroom at Oleleshwa Comprehensive School, an administration block at Pulung’a Comprehensive School, and a dormitory at Kimelok Secondary School.
The Governor also inspected the ongoing works on the six-door modern washroom at ODM Market, the ongoing construction of the livestock sale yard at Ewuaso Ngiro market center which is nearing completion and features modern washrooms, office facilities, and designated spaces for small-scale traders to sell foodstuffs and reviewed the progress of the construction works at Oleleshwa Dispensary, which is 90% complete.
Projects commissioned over the Two-day Development Tour of Siana Ward, Narok West Sub county include:
Sekenani Gate water project, Ololchura and Loigero Comprehensive Primary Schools water projects, Enoombuai water project, Keekorok water project, the Mara Simba Bridge and Ranger’s houses.
The Mara Simba Bridge had been swept away by the Elnino rains last year. It is a very vital bridge that connects Sekenani and Talek across the Mara River.
15 rangers houses at the Mara Reserve Rangers Station, six renovated ranger houses at the Sandriver Gate Ranger Station, four houses which will serve as beading stations for the local women who are relying on beadwork as their source of income and ten rangers houses at Keekorok rangers station.
The Governor also presided over the launch of the Maasai Mara National Reserve (MMNR) Conservation Center at Keekorok where MMNR website, logo, and a new annual MMNR magazine were unveiled.
The official launch of stickers for all tour guides. This initiative has been fully funded by the County Government. The Governor presented 200 stickers to the guides, each valid for one year. The annual renewal fees for the stickers is Kshs 10,000.
Several projects in Ilkerin ward have been officially opened for operations over the three days of Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu’s development tour of the ward. They include:
Two ECDE classrooms and washrooms at Lelach Primary School which are now ready to serve the young learners from Kimugul, Chilani, Kapkwen, Chebulu and Ainamoi villages.
The newly graded and murrumed 2.5 Kilometers of road,across Ilkerin town, will go along way in easing movement across the town and alleviating the numerous challenges that bad road network had placed on businesses around the town.
Chepkeigei and Saunosiek ECDE compliant classrooms. These classrooms have a capacity to accommodate 35 pupils each and are a welcome improvement from the semi permanent structures that have for a long time served as a classroom.
A dormitory at Ilkerin Secondary School.
Governor Ntutu also conducted an assessment of the recently completed Chilani-Moromisa-Asur road.
The newly constructed Chepkisa Footbridge. The construction and commissioning of the Chepkisa Footbridge over Chepkisa River addresses the long-standing mobility challenges that the residents of Chepkisa Village have faced due to the lack of a safe crossing point. This footbridge now provides a vital link across the village, enabling safe movement of people, goods, and services throughout all seasons.
Inspection of Kamaget Dispensary, located in Kamaget Village, Ilkerin Ward. Kamaget Dispensary is an established government health facility initially constructed by a Non-Governmental Organization and serves a broad catchment area, encompassing Kamaget, Kilindani, Chepkisa, Kigonor, Torokwet, and Chebaibai villages.
Kiptenden Siria Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Centre and two ECDE classrooms at Murkan Comprehensive School.
Laying of the foundation stone for the upcoming Murkan Maternity Wing and launching of the construction of the Murkan Livestock Saleyard.
A new Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classroom at St. Paul’s Comprehensive School in Kitait village. This facility accommodates approximately 40 young learners from Kitait, Lelochonik, Kamasheton, and Araret villages and addresses a longstanding need for accessible learning institutions within the community.
Commissioning of two newly completed classrooms. These classrooms are ready to serve pre-primary students from the neighboring areas of Chang’ina, Chemamit, Lelechonik, Tumda, and Kaptala.
Two fully furnished Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms at Kaptala Primary School. These classrooms will provide a safe and conducive learning environment for approximately 80 young learners, adding to the current student population of 200 at Kaptala Primary School.
A modern, fully equipped, ECDE-compliant classroom at Kapsimotwo Primary School. This new facility replaces the temporary structure that had long served as the school’s ECDE classroom, marking a significant infrastructural milestone.
An ECDE classroom at Chesogori Primary School. Chesogori Primary School, though relatively new, provides essential education to learners from the villages of Korido, Kaptololo, and Changina.
Inspection of the ongoing upgrade of Emurua Dikirr Level Four Hospital. The County Government has upgraded this facility from a Health Centre to a Level Four Hospital through an official Gazette Notice published in the Kenya Gazette, commenced the construction of an Outpatient Department (OPD), which is now nearing completion, and has installed a three-phase power supply along with a backup generator to ensure reliable electricity.
Development tour of Ololmasani ward has seen H. E. Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu commission as well launch the construction of several projects as highlighted below:
Commissioning of a newly constructed cattle dip at Lelechwet, which will serve the residents of Abosi, Kabuson, Kelonget, and Ndamama.
Launch of the construction of a footbridge connecting Olmelil Market to Siriat Primary School. This new bridge will significantly improve access for schoolchildren ensuring safe and easy crossing of the river.
Commissioning of Whitehouse ECDE Centre in Sikowet Village. This project addresses the urgent need for an ECDE classroom in the area, providing a critical learning space for young children.
Commissioning of a new Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) center at Meregito. This ECDE center will cater to young learners from the communities of Kimukul, Mukenyi, Nagwenyi, and the Nkorika border.
Inauguration of the Chepkumiat borehole water project, which now supplies clean water to Kisiara Primary and Secondary Schools, Meregito Primary School, and the Chepkumiat community. The establishment of a designated water collection point along the border has played a pivotal role in easing tensions and resolving conflicts between the Kipsigis and Maasai communities, promoting harmony. The county government has also installed water troughs at Chepkumiat to ensure that livestock have a dedicated watering point, benefiting the local pastoralists and their herds.
Commissioning of a newly completed maternity wing at Njipiship. This facility will significantly benefit mothers from Njipiship, Ndamama, Oronkai, Kabuson, Mukenyi, and surrounding areas by providing a safe place for childbirth, thereby contributing to the reduction of child mortality rates.
In Takitech village, Governor Ntutu commissioned a fully equipped maternity wing at Chemalinket Takitech dispensary.
Commissioning of Sinendet ECDE classroom with a capacity of 40 learners and will serve learners from Kamerumeru, Chesonoi, and Kimananga areas.
At Kamermeru secondary, the Governor commissioned a water project at the school.This water was piped from Chesonoi spring, at the foot of Abossi hills. The county government is planning to distribute water to Kimanga, Kamermeru, Simotwet, Chesoen and other villages in Ololmasani ward.
A fully furnished Kondamet ECDE classroom has now joined the list of early learning facilities that Governor Ntutu has officially opened for operations across the county. The young learners of Kondamet area who oftenly missed school, as a result of the long distance from Kondamet to Kapchumbe Primary School are now guaranteed of uninterrupted learning at a facility that is closer home.
Also commissioned was Kapweria Maternity wing which is fully equipped and ready to serve expectant mothers who initially had to travel to as far as the neighbouring Bomet County seeking maternal services.
Ntemel Water Pan, an administration block at Nturumeti Primary school and a dining hall and two dormitories at Enoomparbali Primary School have been officially opened for operations by H.E. Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu on day three of his development tour of Mosiro ward.
“Ntemel water pan will not only be a source of water for livestock but will also provide water for domestic use by the residents of the ward. It will also offer great relief to the women of Ntemel and its environs, who have had to travel long distances in search of water,” Said Governor Ntutu.
While commissioning the new administration block at Nturumeti Primary school and a dinning Hall and two dormitories at Enoomparbali Primary school, Governor Ntutu reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in the education sector with an aim of providing high quality education across the county.
” These projects have been crucial in retaining more students in school by creating conducive learning environments and have significantly contributed to the increasing literacy levels across Narok County, ” Added the Governor.
The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, together with the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Sylvia Museyia, have today paid a courtesy call to H.E. Governor Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu at the Maasai Mara National Reserve .
During the courtesy call, the trio participated in a live interview with CGTN Africa during which they highlighted the Maasai Mara National Reserve as a premier tourist destination and discussed the conservation measures being implemented at the Reserve.
Governor Ntutu underscored Narok County’s ongoing collaboration with the national government to enhance the global appeal of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. He emphasized the strategies that the County Government of Narok has put in place with an aim of mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, including the installation of deterrent and predator-proof fencing around vulnerable communities and livestock areas. These initiatives have significantly reduced instances of wildlife encroachment.
” Additionally, the county government has launched community awareness programs to educate residents on the importance of wildlife conservation and safe co-existence practices. These programs offer practical advice on avoiding conflicts with wildlife. To manage damages caused by wildlife, the county has established consolation and conflict resolution mechanisms, ensuring grievances are addressed fairly and promptly, ” Remarked Governor Ntutu.
During the interview, Governor Ntutu elaborated some of the notable achievements that have been attributed to the initiatives being implemented by the County Government including the establishment and expansion of community conservancies within Narok County. These conservancies have not only protected wildlife but have also provided economic benefits to local communities through Eco-tourism and employment opportunities. For instance, the Olare Motorogi Conservancy has witnessed a significant reduction in human-wildlife conflicts due to predator-proof fencing and robust community engagement.
Matters community involvement in conservation; the three management plans that have provided a framework for balancing tourism growth with conservation efforts; anti-poaching initiatives that have been put in place at the Mara; the implementation of the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) technology that has facilitated real-time data collection and analysis on wildlife and human activities, enabling quick responses to threats and more efficient resource management were discussed at length.
From the interview, the integration of advanced technology, community involvement, and strategic planning were highlighted as some of the key initiatives that have positioned Narok County as a leader in wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.
Two new classrooms at Enoorpopong Primary School, a new dormitory at Koitiko primary school, a new maternity wing at Ilkiremisho Dispensary and a new state-of-the-art Oltepesi Dispensary, have been officially opened for operations by H.E. Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu in Mosiro Ward, Narok East Sub county.
The two new classrooms at Enoorpopong Primary are a significant boost to the infrastructure of the school that initially had only three permanent classrooms accommodating about 600 students — a situation that had forced majority of the students to study in Mabati classrooms donated by parents.
” While we are committed to phasing out the 13 temporary Mabati classrooms, we recognize additional challenges faced by the school, including the need for adequate water supply and a science laboratory for the Junior Secondary School. In the interim, I have facilitated the acquisition of a mobile laboratory to support students in their practical studies, ” Noted Governor Ntutu.
The new dormitory at Koitiko Primary school will accommodate at least 100 students and will go along way in alleviating accommodation challenges at the school.
The new maternity wing at Ilkiremisho Dispensary will serve the residents of Ilkiremisho and the surrounding communities. Governor Ntutu also inaugurated the new Oltepesi Dispensary at Oltepesi Olaimutiai. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with antenatal, gynaecology, laboratory, minor theatre, and dressing room units, ready to deliver essential medical services to the residents of Olaimutia, Olosho Lolepunyua, Kikuyian, and nearby areas.
” Our commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure remains steadfast. We are dedicated to constructing new facilities and upgrading existing ones to ensure that all county residents have access to quality healthcare. The upgrading of Nairegia Enkare to a level four hospital is progressing as planned, poised to serve the entire Narok East Sub county, ” Said Governor Ntutu.
H.E Governor Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu continued with his month-long countywide development tour with the commissioning of the newly constructed ECDE classrooms and health facilities in Ilmotiok ward, Narok West Sub county.
The governor officially opened for operations ECDE classrooms at Nkurumet, Kutete and Katet Primary schools; Olamerikai ECDE classroom at Chemaluktany Village; Ilmotiok ECDE and a classroom at Ring’wa Secondary School. A maternity wing at Mulot Health Center, Ilmotiok maternity wing and Ilmotiok borehole are also among the projects that Governor Ntutu commissioned in Ilmotiok ward.
” These projects, prioritized in the previous financial year, reflect the commitment of my administration to collaborate closely with Mwananchi through public participation, ” said Governor Ntutu.
The commissioning of Ilmotiok maternity wing is of great significance to the residents of Ilmotiok ward since expectant women from the surrounding villages will no longer have to travel as far as Longisa in Bomet County to bring forth life.
The new maternity wing at Mulot Health Center will provide the residents of Oloomirani, Laluk, Olopirik, Kuto, Chepinyiny, Kutete, and the surrounding villages with faster maternal healthcare services. The facility is fully equipped with prenatal, antenatal, and newborn units and is solar powered.
The operationalization of a borehole at Ilmotiok primary will improve sanitation standards at the school and provide convenient and accessible clean and safe water for use, not only by the school but also by the surrounding villages.
38 Law Enforcement/Inspectorate Officers from Narok County have graduated from Nashulai Training College in Sekenani in Mara ward, Narok West Sub County. The ceremony was graced by H.E. Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu accompanied by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya.
The training was formulated and delivered by the County Department of Land, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development with an aim of impacting the officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively fulfill their roles of maintaining public safety, upholding the rule of law and serving their communities. This inspectorate will play a crucial role in upholding county laws and maintaining order in Narok and Kilgoris Municipalities.
The one-month training focused on various aspects of law enforcement including but not limited to patrol and law enforcement tactics, emergency response procedures, community engagement strategies, investigative techniques and administrative duties with the training curriculum crafted to address the unique needs and challenges faced by law enforcement officers operating within the county’s jurisdiction.
Governor Ntutu congratulated the officers noting that his administration, through the County Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, is in the process of finalizing the submission for approval of relevant County specific laws, by laws and regulations to Cabinet and County Assembly namely; Narok County Inspectorate Bill, Narok Municipality By Laws & Narok Land Information Management System Regulations, that will further augment and support the execution of the various roles and responsibilities of the Enforcement officers.
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