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Necessary structures to make Eldoret Kenya's fifth city are in place

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An aerial view of Eldoret town. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

In the 'Nguzo Kumi plan', I have made a pledge to the great people of Uasin Gishu County - a promise that envisions transforming our county into a haven of enhanced quality of life for the elderly, dignity for women, and meaningful engagement for the youth.

This commitment is centered on a profound idea: The elevation of our dynamic town of Eldoret to the status of the fifth city in Kenya. Last week's presence of the Senate's Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations in our county, while on a mission to assess our readiness, proves that wheels are rolling towards us attaining city status.

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