Eldoret City is one of the fast-growing urban centres that is experiencing rapid growth and a rising urban population.
This rapid population increase, which stands at 600,000 from 485,000 as per the National Bureau of Statistics, KNBS 2019 statistics, has created pressure on existing infrastructure and other resources within the city.
To cope with the challenges of rapid urbanization, the County Government of Uasin Gishu is spearheading stakeholder engagements towards developing a comprehensive plan that would prioritize sustainable infrastructure development, focusing on homegrown solutions that would ensure a robust and reliable infrastructure, benchmarked against cities such as Kigali in Rwanda, and Seoul in South Korea
The County Executive Committee Member for Roads, Transport, and Public Works, Abraham Serem, says that proposals outlining long-term frameworks to transform Eldoret into a modern city are already being discussed with various stakeholders.
The plan presented focuses on integrated and efficient transportation systems, smart technologies for enhanced service delivery and urban management, as well as the creation of green spaces, says Serem.
According to the CECM and Finance CECM, Micah Rogony, the key objective of the proposed plan is to build a smart city that fosters a sustainable, livable, and prosperous environment that supports economic growth, social equity, and environmental health, which will be appreciated by the current and future generations.
By Kiptanui Cherono
