Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD

2nd Governor of Kericho County

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

"No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence."
Martin Luther King Jr.

Wishing all workers a well-deserved day of recognition and appreciation.
Happy Labour Day!

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Today’s visit to Kipkelion Sub County Hospital confirmed steady progress. Medicines are stocked, wards equipped, and service delivery improved.

With a new radiology unit and modern theatre in place, the next step is recruiting staff to fully serve our people..

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” — Psalm 33:12

Grateful to have joined the congregants of Kimolwet African Inland Church in Rungut, Litein Ward, this morning as we lifted Kericho before God in prayer.

Have a pleasant and prayerful Sunday.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Kipkelion Sub County Hospital twin theatre is nearing completion with modern equipment installed. It will boost emergency surgeries and ease pressure on Kericho, Kapkatet, and Londiani facilities. #EqualizerDelivers

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

We remain committed to strengthening ECDE through improved infrastructure and learning facilities 150 classrooms built and 15,000+ desks delivered over the past three years.
Today, alongside MCAs, we flagged off 3,000 additional desks and chairs for distribution across the county

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Hosted leaders from Kapsoit Ward, led by MCA Hon. Paul Chirchir, for a consultative meeting ahead of upcoming development tour.
We discussed key priorities including road access to boost trade, strengthening coffee and tea value chains, improving ECDE infrastructure among others.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
-Psalm 118:24

Honored to share God’s blessings in fellowship with Christians of the Bible Believers Ministry Church (BBM), led by Bishop Joel Chepkulul, in Tendwet Village, Litein Ward, Bureti Sub-County.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Honored to host @BenardNgenomo (Buluu) 1st Runner-Up in the Emurua Dikir UDA nominations, for dinner at my Chesingoro home yesterday. As he builds toward 2027, I note his strong potential, shaped by mentorship from the late Hon Johanna Ngeno. campaign showcased political maturity

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Together with other leaders and gospel music fans, we this afternoon graced celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee of our Kalenjin gospel music legend Joel Kimetto at Kiprugut Chumo Stadium, Kericho Town.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

I urge our communities who have lived as brothers and sisters for generations to choose dialogue and peace over violence. I’m engaging leaders, including Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and security teams, to help restore calm.

Peace must prevail.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Deeply saddened by the escalation of conflict at the Kericho–Kisumu border in Thesalia, Bangla, and Bogwo, with reported injuries and loss of life. My condolences to affected families and wishes for quick recovery to the injured.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Merry Christmas!
This is a time to share love and cheer with friends, family, and the less fortunate in our society.

May the season strengthen our bonds, inspire kindness, and remind us of the joy of giving.

Enjoy responsibly, and may peace and goodwill abound. #MerryChristmas

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

We’ve today distributed 500,000 coffee, 300,000 tea, 50,000 avocado, 5,000 pyrethrum seeds, plus 400,000 tree seedlings under the Presidential One Billion Trees initiative, and established community seedbeds in Keongo and Kaitui.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Steady progress on the KSh 358M Non-Communicable Disease Centre at Kericho County Referral Hospital.
Once complete, it will feature a modern oncology centre, radiology unit, inpatient wards, isolation cubes, a 7-bed ICU, theatre, burns unit, offices, and specialist rooms.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Winding up my Sweden tour with a visit to Uppsala University for talks on partnering with our Vocational Training Centres on home based solar tech. Met Kenyan students, including Bencline Chebet from Waldai Ward. Engaged Midsummer AB Solar and invited them to set up in Kericho.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Honoured to host Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula & CS Dr. Deborah Mulongo at the 48th Graduation of Kenya Forestry Training College Londiani.
As Chair, CoG Education Committee, I urged UASU & the Ministry of Education to resolve the ongoing strike affecting universities

[Irungu Kang'ata @HonKangata]

Congratulations Murang'a Tea farmers for being No.1 in Kenya

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

Completed Kedowa Maize Milling Plant infrastructure mill, warehouses, offices. Equipment docked at Mombasa Port. Electricity connection imminent New Year gift to Kipkelion.
Will employ 100+ directly, 200 indirectly; market for farmers; livestock feed; School Feeding Program base

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

We mourn the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga an icon of Kenyan politics, fearless statesman, and tireless champion of democracy and unity.

On behalf of Kericho, I extend heartfelt condolences to Mama Ida, the Odinga family, and H.E. President Ruto. His legacy will live on.

[Dr. Erick Mutai, PhD @DrMutaiEric]

@WorldAthletics Congratulations to our homegrown girl and heroine, Faith Cherotich, alias Kalyet Express, for flying our Kenyan flag high in the 3,000m Women’s Steeplechase and earning Kenya the fourth gold medal at the Tokyo World Championships.

Go, go girl Kericho cheers you on!