Bii: Eldoret Urban Renewal Projects Take Shape as County Upgrades Streets
He said the county is using its urban support programmes to improve public spaces and strengthen infrastructure in different parts of Eldoret.
Gishu County is upgrading Eldoret streets, walkways, drainage and public spaces as part of efforts to build a modern, well-planned city. Photo: Governor Bii.
By Robert Mutasi
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim says the county government’s plans to transform Eldoret into a modern and well-planned city are gaining momentum, with ongoing upgrades targeting streets, public spaces and pedestrian infrastructure.
Bii said projects at Iten-Cicada Stage, Tagore Street and Sosiani Street form part of a wider urban renewal programme aimed at improving accessibility and the appearance of the city while responding to the needs of its growing population.
The governor said the works include construction and improvement of walkways, drainage systems, streetscapes and green spaces.
“Our agenda to transform Eldoret into a modern and well-planned city is steadily taking shape,” Bii said.
He said the county is using its urban support programmes to improve public spaces and strengthen infrastructure in different parts of Eldoret.
The improvements are expected to provide safer and more accessible spaces for pedestrians while enhancing the appearance of streets that serve as important links within the city.
At Iten-Cicada Stage, the works are focused on improving the streetscape and surrounding public spaces. Tagore Street and Sosiani Street are also undergoing improvements as part of the county’s broader urban development plans.
Bii said the projects are intended to contribute to the development of Eldoret as an attractive destination for businesses, residents and investors.
The county government has increasingly focused on urban infrastructure as Eldoret continues to expand following its elevation to city status in 2024.
The city serves as a major commercial and transport hub for the North Rift region and has experienced rapid growth in residential, commercial and institutional development.
The expansion has increased pressure on roads, drainage, pedestrian facilities and other urban services, prompting calls for better planning and infrastructure.
Bii said the ongoing projects are part of efforts to respond to those demands while creating public spaces that can support the city’s long-term growth.
He described Eldoret as the “City of Champions,” a reference to its strong association with Kenya’s athletics tradition, and said improved urban infrastructure would help position the city for greater investment.
The governor said the county would continue working through its urban development programmes to advance the projects and improve the quality of public spaces across Eldoret.
The works also come as the county seeks to strengthen Eldoret’s identity as a modern city capable of supporting a growing population and attracting new investment.
The completion of the projects will be closely watched by residents and businesses, particularly in areas where improved drainage, pedestrian walkways and streets are expected to ease movement and improve the urban environment.
Bii said the county’s broader objective remains the creation of a more vibrant and investment-ready Eldoret through continued investment in urban infrastructure.
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