WEST POKOT – The West Pokot County Government and World Vision Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen joint development interventions across four targeted wards, focusing on education, agriculture, water, health, sanitation, and the protection of vulnerable groups. The agreement, hosted and signed by Governor Simon Kachapin on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, establishes a structured framework to guide future collaboration and development projects specifically in Alale, Kasei, Endough, and Masol wards.
The partnership seeks to expand school infrastructure, widen access to clean water and sanitation, strengthen agricultural and livestock production, enhance food security, and bolster support systems for women and children in rural communities. By establishing a mechanism for co-financing and joint execution, the two institutions intend to mobilize resources more effectively and streamline operations to address the immediate needs of residents across the county.
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Kapenguria, Governor Simon Kachapin commended World Vision for its sustained investment in West Pokot, noting that the organization’s programs have significantly complemented the county government’s core development goals. Kachapin highlighted that continued collaboration with international non-governmental organizations remains vital for expanding public services and sustaining community growth throughout the region.
World Vision Kenya Director of Disaster Management Dr. Gershon Mwakazi affirmed that the organization will continue aligning its community initiatives with the priorities set by the local administration. He emphasized that World Vision’s central objective is to complement the county government’s official agenda to ensure long-term, sustainable development for all residents.
The newly signed agreement builds upon several joint projects already completed in the county. In the water and sanitation sector, 12 local schools have been equipped with roof catchment rainwater harvesting systems alongside disability-friendly latrines, benefiting over 3,000 pupils. Additionally, the partnership has delivered five twin classrooms to accommodate 375 students and distributed 168 standard desks to improve classroom learning conditions.
Under the expanded framework, both parties will intensify interventions in youth development, agricultural resilience, rural health hygiene, and specialized protection programs for vulnerable children and women. World Vision’s delegation at the event was led by Dr. Gershon Mwakazi alongside Regional Director Mark Mutai, Programme Effectiveness and Impact Lead Fredrick Kasiku, and Cluster Manager Shadrack Yator. County Executive Committee Members Lucky Litole, Esther Chelimo, William Petot, and Rebecca Kide also attended the signing, which will govern all joint development activities in the four wards moving forward.
