Fast Track Establishment of Baringo University, Professionals urge Task Force

By Enock Kipturgut

Professionals in Baringo have called on Professor Daniel Chebutuk led task force to fast track Baringo County University establishment.

CPA Richard Koech called on leaders of Baringo County to resist from politics that may derail the establishment of Baringo University.

"Push and pull will not yield any fruits in the establishment of our university. Other counties have resolved theirs and now enjoying it's fruits," added CPA Koech.

His sentiments were echoed by another scholar Mrs Rebecca Lomong.

Ms Rutto said that the establishment of the university will create job opportunities to the locals and improvement of the county's economy.

Koech called on the task force to give the university a universal name that will attract students hence high enrolment.

Baringo County is prone to insecurity occasioned by cattle rustling.

But speaking in the same venue, professor Daniel Chebutuk urged leaders to be patient as the task force finalises on the location.

Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap converse with Kabarnet high school Chief Principal Mr Julius Ndirangu. Photo/Enock Kipturgut 

"Recently, leadership of Moi University sent it's delegation to Moi Teachers Training College to asses it's suitability," said Chebutuk. 

Baringo North Member of Parliament Joseph Makilap urged Baringo leadership to allow the task force conclude its recommendation to choose where the University is to be located.

Hon Makilap was addressing residents of Baringo during a wedding ceremony of Isaac Chebon and Rebecca in Kabarnet town on Sunday.

Makilap regretted that Baringo County has lacked in development due to poor policies by the Members of County Assembly.

Other leaders present were Kabarnet Ward Member of County Assembly Ernest Kibet, Stanley Baskwony, Robert Chelagat and Dr. Mark Kiptui.

Also in attendance were Joshua Kulei, Kabarnet high school Principal Mr Julius Ndirangu and Dr Joseph Rotumoi.