Eldoret City is among the major urban centers in Kenya, experiencing rapid growth and a rising urban population. This growth has created pressure on existing infrastructure and other resources. Currently, the city’s population stands at approximately 600,000, up from 485,000 as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2019.

To cope with the challenges of rapid urbanization and reclaim Eldoret’s glory, the County Government of Uasin Gishu is focusing on homegrown solutions that emphasize robust and reliable infrastructure, benchmarked against cities such as Kigali, Rwanda, and Seoul, South Korea. Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii’s administration is spearheading stakeholder engagements to develop a comprehensive plan that prioritizes sustainable infrastructure development, in line with Pillar number Six of his manifesto on infrastructure.

On Tuesday, County Executive Committee Member for Roads, Transport and Public Works, Abraham Serem, presented proposals outlining a long-term framework to transform Eldoret into a modern city. The plan focuses on integrated and efficient transportation systems, smart technologies for enhanced service delivery and urban management, as well as the creation of green spaces.

According to CECM Serem and his Finance counterpart, Micah Rogony, the key objective is to build a smart city that fosters a sustainable, livable, and prosperous environment one that supports economic growth, social equity, and environmental health, and can be appreciated by generations to come.

The forum was also attended by Eldoret City Manager Elzeba Busienei, Chief Officers Eliud Chemaget (Finance), Mary Kerich (Urban Planning), Geoffrey Tanui (Roads), Nixon Cheplong (Urban Planning), and directors from various departments, among others.