{"id":12951,"date":"2025-05-26T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=12951"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:38:14","slug":"county-government-of-uasin-gishu-and-engineers-board-of-kenya-join-forces-to-unlock-eldorets-full-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/county-government-of-uasin-gishu-and-engineers-board-of-kenya-join-forces-to-unlock-eldorets-full-potential","title":{"rendered":"COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU AND ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA JOIN FORCES TO UNLOCK ELDORET\u2019S FULL POTENTIAL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Eldoret City is poised for transformative growth as the County Government of Uasin Gishu partners with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) to strengthen engineering standards, promote sustainable infrastructure, and pave the way for a smart, modern city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing inspiration from iconic global cities built around rivers\u2014such as London\u2019s River Thames and Beijing\u2019s Yongding River\u2014Eldoret\u2019s own River Sosiani holds untapped potential to become a central cultural and tourist landmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With strategic planning and sustainable development, Sosiani could be elevated into a major attraction, both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>This initiative aligns with Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii\u2019s manifesto under Nguzo Number 6\u2014Infrastructure Development and Public Works\u2014which emphasizes the implementation of sustainable projects to stimulate economic growth across Uasin Gishu.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session on Monday, Chief Officer for Roads, Transport, and Public Works Geoffrey Tanui welcomed EBK\u2019s collaboration, noting the county&#8217;s commitment to enhancing safety, professional development, and quality engineering services through the enforcement of standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cAs a county, we are focused on building capacity through training, encouraging globally competitive engineering, and ensuring the inspection of buildings meets professional benchmarks. We aim to shape Eldoret into one of the most beautiful and modern cities in the region\u2014attractive to investors and tourists alike,\u201d said Tanui.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineer Antony Okere, Director of Compliance and Enforcement at EBK, lauded Uasin Gishu for its progress in upholding construction standards, which has helped prevent structural failures and safeguard lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"12953\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.47_b4d220a4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"12952\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-26-at-15.58.49_75bb059a.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe envision Eldoret as a smart city with efficient transport systems and innovative infrastructure. The question we should all ask is\u2014what will Eldoret look like 50 years from now?\u201d said Eng. Okere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EBK team will spend the week engaging local engineers, inspecting buildings, and collecting data to inform a comprehensive report. The findings and recommendations will be presented to the county leadership to guide future improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in attendance at the meeting were Director of Public Works Eng. Benjamin Kirongo, Deputy Director of Roads Eng. 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