President William Ruto has officially elevated Eldoret town to become the country’s fifth city.
President Ruto signed the charter and pended the government seal conferring Eldoret to a city. The momentous event was held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
It was witnessed by several athletes who took part in the just concluded Paris Olympics Games, where Kenya bagged 11 medals to signify Eldoret as a city of champions.
Besides athletes, students from various local schools also witnessed the historic occasion in Eldoret. A musical band from the m******y was also present to entertain the guests during the event.
“Now henceforth, by dint of this precedent charter, may it be known to all that Eldoret Municipality shall have the status of a city. Together with all such rank, powers, and responsibilities as are incidental to a city under law, and its name is decreed to be the City of Eldoret,” Ruto declared.
Ruto elevated Eldoret from a municipality following the successful application process and approval by the Senate.
The City of Eldoret now becomes the fifth one after Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.