President William Ruto is set to preside over the conferment of city status to Eldoret Municipality.
State House, in a letter addressed to Uasin Gishu governor Jonathan Bii, announced that the municipality has met all statutory conditions outlined in the Urban Areas and Cities Act, culminating in the approval for city status by the Senate.
The installation ceremony is scheduled to take place in Eldoret on August 8, 2024, a significant occasion for the residents of Eldoret, symbolizing enhanced municipal status and potential for accelerated development.
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