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Originally published by Nation CountiesAugust 28, 2026
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Hot tea, hotter politics: How Silverline Hotel became Eldoret’s ‘parliament’
At Silverline Hotel , the crowd cuts across generations — political operatives, elders, business owners, young people and ordinary residents...
✨ Key Highlights
Silverline Hotel in Eldoret has become an influential political hub, affectionately known as Bunge la Mwananchi, where residents and politicians gather to discuss and shape political discourse.
- For over 20 years, this modest hotel has served as an unofficial parliament for the North Rift region.
- Aspiring and established politicians, including former Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago and President William Ruto, frequent the establishment to gauge public sentiment and seek counsel.
- A cup of spiced tea and mandazi, costing just over Sh30, grants anyone a seat and an opportunity to voice their opinions and challenge political ideas.
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