Celebrations and jubilation erupted in Uasin Gishu County as President William Ruto officially elevated Eldoret town to city status.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The president signed the charter and affixed the government seal, officially conferring city status on Eldoret. The conferment ceremony took place in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
In the presence of other country leaders and Kenyan athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics 2024, Ruto named Eldoret a city sparking joyous reactions from locals.
“President Ruto: I, Kipchirchir William Samoei Ruto, president of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of Kenya’s Defence Forces do hereby ordain, declare and direct that the municipality of Eldoret has been conferred with city status,” he said.
The elevation follows a successful application process and subsequent Senate approval. This announcement makes Eldoret the fifth city in the country…CONTINUE READING>>
