Wonders of Sergoit Hills

By William Kiptoo Tugen Estate farm is located in Moiben, Uasin Gishu a few kilometers from Sergoit Hill, about 30kms along the Eldoret-Moiben Road. It is one of the most vibrant communities in Sergoit. The area has a well managed primary & secondary school, an operational cooperative society which a milk cooler, a dispensary, several churches, dips, and other facilities. Tugen Estate boasts of this iconic rock landmark, that serves as a poignant reminder of the Boer settlements in Uasin Gishu. This significant structure was erected by the settlers at an undisclosed date, and continues to hold immense value as a distinguishing feature of the Tuiyo Tich cooperative society. History After the departure of Boers from Kenya to South Africa in 1962, Tarlochan Singh Rai, the patriarch acquired the 1900 acres Tugen Estate farm along with Ray Farm and Chemelil Sisal estate, through the Rai Brothers. The Rai Brother had farming interests and had also bought tea and coffee estate in Zai...

  1.  Wildlife Sanctuary Sergoit Wildlife Sanctuary is a private sanctuary that is run and managed by the Kruger family,  Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW).   In 1995 the Kruger family established a wildlife Sanctuary at Sergoit Hill and brought in thirteen giraffes. The sanctuary is now home to various wildlife such as the Rothschild Giraffe – one of a priority species in wildlife conservation. Other animals found on the hill include antelopes, duikers, and a large variety of birds. 2.  Sergoit Golf and Wildlife Resort Sergoit Golf and Wildlife Resort is currently setting up a multi-billion shillings tourist resort around Sergoit Hill to boost tourism in Western Kenya. The Resort, which is owned by the Sergoit Holdings, has plans to expand the property to include a PGA style golf course, a five-star hotel offering over two thousand villas, a private hospital for residents, and a facility geared towards shoppi...

By Dominic Ng'etich The Kapbrar farm in Chembulet, is a vast land located about 35Kms from Eldoret town along Eldoret-Iten Road.   The sprawling 2000 acres land was once inhabited by a white settler named Britham Brar Singh, of Indian origin. He acquired the land in the late 1960s from a Boer farmer who was leaving the country for South Africa after Kenya gained independence.  Brar Singh was a wheat farmer.  In the early 1990s, during the Moi regime, the late powerful Energy and Lands Minister Nicholas Kipyator Biwott acquired the the land and gave it to the Keiyo community, mostly women's groups.  Chiefs from Kaptarakwa, Chebior, Kitany, Kapkoi, Mutei, and Irong asked locals to send their daughters, wives, mothers, and any female who was willing to pay 5000 to own an acre of land.  The northern side of the land was given to the people from Irong, the eastern side to Mutei and Kaptarakwa, and parts of the southern and lower western sides were given to peopl...

By William Kiptoo Source: https://wordpress.com/posts/wwkiptoo.wordpress.com  Sergoit County Assembly Ward is located in Moiben constituency, within Uasin Gishu County. With a population of approximately 16,220 people and covering an area of about 172.00 square kilometers, Sergoit is a lively and bustling community. The Climate : Sergoit enjoys a cool and temperate climate. The region is blessed with fertile soils, making it perfect for growing crops like wheat, barley, maize, beans, and various vegetables. Dairy products such as milk, butter, and cheese are also produced here. However, there are occasional dry spells from December to March, which can affect farming in some parts of Sergoit. Agriculture : Maize is a significant crop in Sergoit, mainly grown for commercial purposes. Some farmers also grow maize for their own consumption. Mixed farming systems, which involve both crops and livestock, are common in the area. Large farms often intercrop maize with beans,...

By William Kiptoo  Source:  https://wwkiptoo.wordpress.com/2017/02/18/kruger-family-at-sergoit/  The Kruger family in Sergoit on the Moiben plateau, is a well-known farming family in Uasin Gishu County. They operate large-scale farming on their 5,000 acres of highly mechanized farms. Now in its fourth generation, the family engages in commercial farming of maize, wheat, barley, and dairy products, while also being avid conservationists. They utilize a range of machinery such as plowing tractors, combine harvesters, spraying machines, and road graders to maintain their farm. Reports suggest that the Kruger family produces around 4,000 tonnes of grain annually, equivalent to approximately 44,000 bags of maize. Their farm comprises 1,500 acres of barley, 2,000 acres of maize, and 1,000 acres of wheat. The remaining 100 acres are allocated for dairy farming, a residential compound, and a 110-kilometer graded road network. Moreover, the Krugers have a 1-kilometer airstrip on t...