Eldoret might be getting it’s due recognition in fields other than athletics and politics. A fortnight ago 3 blogs from Eldoret were nominated by Bake (Bloggers Association of Kenya) as the best in their respective categories for the Bake Awards 2017. The blogs are
Graduate Farmer
Graduate farmer has been nominated for the Best Environmental/Agricultural Category. The blog informs the farmer about modern day practices in agriculture. How to make money and a whole lot more. The blog is run by Joseph Boit and other incredible writers.

To view the blog go to Graduatefarmer.co.ke
Kaari’s Kitchen
Kaari’s Kitchen has also been nominated under the new blog category. Kaari’s kitchen is authored by Kaari Magara, her blog gives you an insight into her Kitchen, her unique recipes and many ways to improve your skills in the kitchen.

Check out the blog on Kaaris-kitchen.co.ke
Eldoret Leo
Eldoret Leo scooped a nomination on the best county blog category. From the get go Eldoret Leo has been striving to get Eldoret on the map by showcasing the uniqueness, untapped abilities and talents within the county alongside athletics and by the looks of things it’s doing just that.

How to Vote
This years edition of the Bake Awards has seen the introduction of the SMS Vote Verification which will ensure that voting will be limited to one vote per person unlike other years where one person would vote countless times.
To vote for the blogs above please visit vote.bakeawards.co.ke Scroll down to
6. Best Environmental/Agricultural Blog: Select graduatefarmer.co.ke (6B)
9. Best New Blog: Select kaaris-kitchen.com (9C)
17. Best County Blog: Select eldoretleo.com (17C)
Answer a simple math question and click vote. Verify your vote using the short code sent to your SMS
SGR Photography Challenge.
As predicted, two of the photographers mentioned on our Photographers to watch in 2017 post were chosen to compete in the SGR Photography Challenge. These are Biwott Patrick and Ben Omwaka. The later not from Eldoret but a good sport none the less. Please vote for them on the People’s Choice award.
To vote for the below image shot by Biwott Patrick Click here.

Click here to vote for the image below shot by Ben Omwaka
Please Note:
- The voting phase for SGR Photography Challenge ends tonight (Thursday, April 20th 2017) midnight. Please hurry and vote.
- Bake Awards voting ends 9th May. You are only eligible to vote once per phone number. For your vote to count, you have to verify your vote through the sms short code sent to your phone. Every vote counts, so, please ask your friends and family to vote as well.
We are The City of Champions. Let’s vote in numbers and bring these awards home!