Eldoret: Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii has praised the remarkable transformation of Eldoret, noting that the new Eldoret City is rapidly evolving into a vibrant economic hub contributing significantly to the national economy through enterprise, tourism, and hospitality.
According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Bii made these remarks during the Jamhuri Day Celebrations at St. Paul’s Makongi in Soy Sub-County. He emphasized that Eldoret’s elevation to Kenya’s fifth city has opened up new opportunities for investors, professionals, and innovators. The city is witnessing a surge in high-level conferences, cultural festivals, business exhibitions, and social events, transitioning from a sporting city to a vibrant economic hub.
Dr. Bii disclosed a strategic partnership with the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to enhance Eldoret’s position in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, ensuring the city remains a key destination for business tourism. The county is also diversifying its tourism portfolio by developing Kesses Dam in Kesses Sub-County into a water-based attraction, promoting cultural tourism, and improving nature-based destinations, positioning Eldoret as a premier tourism destination in the North Rift region and beyond.
The Governor highlighted his administration’s focus on modern urban development through improved street lighting and the creation of safe public spaces to enhance security and support business growth. He praised the recently approved Eldoret Solar Street Lighting Project as a landmark Public-Private Partnership demonstrating the county’s commitment to sustainability, safety, and smart urban growth.
Dr. Bii further detailed the 3MW/10MWh green energy project, which will provide 98 percent solar lighting coverage, integrate CCTV with facial recognition, smart LED systems, and free public Wi-Fi, creating a modern environment where people can work, walk, and transact safely. He added that through the Stima Mashinani Programme and the Transformer Maximization Project in partnership with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), the county has already connected more than 900 households across all six sub-counties to electricity.
