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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 23, 2026
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Senate Issues Update on Thika’s Elevation to City Status
Thika Municipality is on course to joining the likes of Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret in being recognised as a city in Kenya...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan Senate has begun reviewing an application from Thika Municipality for city status, marking a significant step in the town's long-standing bid for elevation.
- Thika has met statutory benchmarks, including a population exceeding the 250,000 threshold.
- The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations is overseeing the review, inviting public submissions by March 9.
- A public hearing is scheduled for March 6 at the Thika Municipal Chambers, with Governor Kimani Wamatangi having previously forwarded a charter advocating for the city status.
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