Baringo County Signs Development Partnership Deal with German City
Baringo County has entered into a new international cooperation agreement aimed at boosting development across key sectors, following the signing of a partnership deal between Governor Benjamin Cheboi and the Mayor of Gersthofen City in Germany. The collaboration, unveiled during a delegation visit to the European city, will focus on sustainable water management, climate change mitigation, environmental conservation, agribusiness support, and vocational skills development. The move is expected to strengthen Baringo’s capacity to address persistent challenges, particularly in water supply and agricultural productivity.
The partnership was sealed during a tour that also included Baringo Central MP Joshua Kandie and Kapropita and Ewalel Chapchap ward representatives Alex Kurui and Ayub Kibet. The leaders inspected various facilities in Gersthofen as part of efforts to identify practical areas of collaboration. Among the most pressing concerns highlighted was the need to reduce the high cost of powering water systems, especially at the Kirandich Dam, which supplies water to Kabarnet and surrounding areas. German officials agreed to explore solutions such as solar-powered pumping systems and solarized borehole projects within the municipality.
County officials noted that the cooperation will go beyond water infrastructure, with plans to strengthen agribusiness value chains, promote local and international tourism, and enhance technical training opportunities for youth. Another major component of the agreement is the twinning of Baringo towns—such as Eldama Ravine and Marigat—with German municipalities to enable knowledge exchange, cultural ties, and economic partnerships. Governor Cheboi emphasized that such linkages will open doors for investment, training opportunities, and innovation that can help unlock the county’s economic potential.
The partnership marks a strategic step for Baringo County as it looks to expand its development network and leverage global support. County leaders expressed optimism that the agreement will accelerate the region’s transition to clean energy solutions, improve water reliability in Kabarnet, and boost long-term climate resilience. Over the coming months, joint technical teams will begin designing project frameworks, with the first phase expected to focus on water infrastructure upgrades. If successful, the collaboration could serve as a model for other Kenyan counties seeking similar international development alliances.