Chief Bryan Tyner of the Minneapolis Fire Department, United States with Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim. [Courtesy, GPS] This week, two cities, Eldoret, Kenya, and Minneapolis, USA, celebrate a milestone that few global partnerships ever reach: 25 years of a Sister City relationship that has remained steady, sincere, and impactful. What began as a handshake and a shared hope has evolved into a meaningful collaboration touching lives, building institutions, and quietly strengthening international cooperation from the grassroots up. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp This partnership is a living testament to what cities can do when they commit…
Author: By Jonathan Bii Chelilim
Former athlete Leah Malot at her coffee farm in Kongasis village, Uasin Gishu County, on August 10, 2021. [File, Standard] For generations, maize has been the lifeblood of Uasin Gishu’s agricultural identity. It was the crop that fed the nation, financed livelihoods, and empowered our farmers to build better lives. Our fathers farmed expansive lands, coordinated through strong cooperatives, and invested in tractors and equipment with pride. But over time, the landscape has changed. Land fragmentation, rising input costs, erratic weather patterns, and diminishing returns have made maize less reliable as a sole source of income. These realities call for adaptation. They call…