Wonders of Sergoit Hills

Back in August 1975, Eldoret Nursing Home started off as a small facility on Makasembo Road. It was just a tiny house providing basic healthcare services to the local community. As Eldoret town grew, so did the need for better healthcare. This led to significant improvements and expansions at the nursing home. Eventually, on July 21, 1993, it officially became Eldoret Hospital Ltd. To keep up with the increasing demand for medical services, Eldoret Hospital has been expanding its offerings. In 2002, they opened Eldoret Hospital Doctors Plaza, where specialized consultant clinics are located. In 2021, the hospital opened its Annex branch in Kericho, reaching even more patients in the South Rift region of Kenya. Eldoret Hospital is equipped with a 24-hour casualty department, a pharmacy, advanced laboratory facilities, major and minor theatres, and top-notch radiology and cardiology departments. The hospital boasts a diverse team of specialists, including ENT specialists, pediatricians, ...

by William Kiptoo Located in Sergoit in Moiben Sub-county, Moiben Junction has emerged as the fastest-growing commercial center in Uasin Gishu County. Established barely a decade ago, the once-quiet outpost has transformed into an important economic hub, driven largely by its strategic location and vibrant agricultural hinterland. A New Economic Frontier Moiben Junction now hosts a wide array of enterprises. There are new buildings popping up, along with various types of businesses like small retail shops, hardware stores, restaurants, pharmacies, electronic shops, and even a petrol station and timber yards. A Chinese company has also set up a timber business, exporting products directly to China. One of the biggest game changers in recent years has been the establishment of multiple maize weighbridges. These have turned Moiben Junction into a magnet for millers from as far as Nairobi and Embu, keen to tap into the abundant maize harvests from the surrounding fertile farms. During the ...

By William Kiptoo The Kerio Valley basin in Kenya has endured a series of environmental hardships over the years, including severe droughts and devastating floods that have shaped the lives and movements of its inhabitants. One of the most catastrophic droughts in the region’s history was the  Kiptabis  drought of 1894, which caused widespread suffering and displacement among local communities. This was followed by the  Kiplelkowo  drought and famine of 1942/43, which had a profound impact on the Keiyo, Marakwet and Pokot people. The prolonged dry spell forced many Keiyo people to migrate to the southern highlands near Chepkorio in search of food and pasture. During this period, they entrusted some of their livestock to others under a shared ownership arrangement. However, due to the strong bonds of friendship and shared hardships, some creditors either forgave the debt or simply failed to reclaim their animals. In 1961, the region faced yet another crisis, this time...