This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
On a fateful Saturday, Deputy President William Ruto and Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen visited Sambirir Girls in Baringo County, where they launched an ICT and Resource Center funded by the government. The event, however, was marred by controversy, as it coincided with a severe drought that has left many residents struggling to survive.
According to reports, a sum of KES 18 million was raised for the project, which aims to revamp the recently launched center. However, the puzzle remains as to how a newly launched center could have obsolete computers. The question was raised after pictures of the center surfaced online, prompting Kenyans to question the logistics of the project.
As the drought situation in Baringo County continues to worsen, with some residents dying from hunger-related complications, Kenyans are left wondering why the Deputy President's response has been slow. Some have even dared him to donate some of his money to the affected residents if he wants to redeem himself ahead of the 2022 elections.
As the country grapples with corruption scandals that result in billions of shillings being lost every day, the situation in Baringo County raises questions about the direction the country is heading.
