President William Ruto to Preside Over Eldoret’s Elevation to City Status

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Eldoret is set to become Kenya’s fifth city, with President William Ruto scheduled to preside over the official ceremony on August 8. A communication from State House confirmed the President’s attendance, along with several invited guests.
In anticipation of this significant elevation, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii announced that the county will host a week of activities leading up to the ceremony, celebrating the town’s new status.
According to a statement from State House, signed by Arthur Osiya on behalf of Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the Municipality of Eldoret has received a certificate of approval from the Senate, fulfilling the statutory conditions outlined in the Urban Areas and Cities Act. The President will conduct the installation ceremony and officially confer city status to Uasin Gishu Governor during the event on August 8 at 10 AM.
As per Section 7 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, the President may grant city status to a municipality meeting the criteria set forth in Section 5, following a Senate resolution.
“We are thrilled with the news that Eldoret is finally receiving city status. We warmly welcome the President to our new city for this momentous occasion,” Governor Bii stated. He emphasized that this elevation marks a new era for Eldoret and is expected to attract new investments.
With a population of approximately one million, Eldoret is home to several key institutions in Kenya. The journey toward city status began three years ago, initiated by an ad hoc committee chaired by Willy Kenei. Kenei, who also serves as the region’s chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that over 95 percent of residents supported the elevation. The committee’s findings were subsequently approved by the county assembly and forwarded to the Senate, whose approval paved the way for the final step: the President’s grant of the city charter.
“We are delighted with this elevation as the business community, and we look forward to collaborating with the county to ensure the city’s growth,” Kenei added.