Wonders of Sergoit Hills

  by William Kiptoo Charar Settlement Scheme is located in Moiben, Uasin Gishu County. It was established as part of the Kenyan government's land transfer program that started in the 1960s and 1970s aimed to transfer land from white settlers to Africans, with the assistance of a loan from the British government. Covering approximately 607 hectares of farmland the area is one of the 33 settlement schemes in Uasin Gishu County. It was allocated in 1982 and officially registered in 1990. The scheme was created to accommodate 162 Kalenjin settlers who were previously farm workers at Karo/Emsilies and neighboring farms in Moiben sub-county. Each individual of the Scheme was allocated a minimum of 5 acres of land, with a special plot of 100 acres designated for Charar school. The special plot was a hundred-acre piece of land surrounding the farmhouse of the colonial settlers. It often came with unique conditions regarding usage or transfer compared to standard plots within the scheme du...

  In the 1980s/90s village discos were extremely popular, especially in many rural areas of Kenya. In Many Kalenjin counties, these vibrant social events were referred to as Tansi (dance). They brought together local youth, particularly during holidays and typically took place at night in someone's home or an outdoor area, featuring music, dance, and a sense of camaraderie among participants. Girls from other villages were often invited by boys, and it was important for the girls to be accompanied by boys and brought back home safely by their parents. The boys who owned music record players were especially popular and attracted many girls. How Tansi Worked The boys would plan ahead and contribute money for refreshments like bread and tea to entertain the girls. They would then write invitation letters and distribute them to their friends or directly to the girls about a week before the Tansi. Attendance was by invite only, so not just anyone could come. Every village had to bring t...