Ruto's Home Township Among Six Set for Town Status Upgrade
The aim is to bring development and investment closer to the people, following Eldoret's confirmation as a city a few years ago...
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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has established Ad hoc Committees to assess six townships for elevation to town status, a move aimed at spurring urban development and enhancing service delivery.
- Six townships (Kesses-Cheboiywo, Turbo, Moiben, Ziwa, Burnt Forest, and Moi's Bridge) are under review.
- The committees, comprised of 42 members drawn from various professional bodies, have a four-month mandate.
- The elevation to town status is anticipated to lead to increased infrastructure investment and improved public funds for job creation.
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