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Eldoret to attain city status in six months, Senate committee says

An aerial view of Eldoret Town. [File, Standard]

A Senate Committee has indicated that Eldoret town, the largest commercial centre in the North Region, is likely to achieve city status early next year.

Following its recent visit to the town, the committee urged Uasin Gishu county to enhance its sewerage infrastructure, while also calling on the national government to expedite the completion of the Eldoret Eastern bypass.

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