Eldoret town to host Uasin Gishu county offices

The County of Uasin Gishu will have its headquarters in Eldoret town. Leaders from the county, including three MPs, have endorsed the decision to have the county offices and county assembly at the Eldoret West DC’s office in Eldoret town.

Rift Valley deputy PC Wanyama Musiambo chaired the meeting where leaders from the county agreed that Eldoret town is most suitable for the county headquarters because it is developed and is easily accessible by residents of the region. The DC’s office sits on a 12-acre piece of land which the leaders said is adequate for the setting up of required facilities.

Eldoret mayor William Rono, Wareng County Council chairman Paul Kiprop, Eldoret East MP Margaret Kamar and DCs Charles Mukele of Eldoret East and Alex Ngoiyo attended the meeting.

Former councillor Kipkorir Menjo proposed the location and he was supported by most of those present. Six grassroots leaders rejected the proposal and wanted the headquarters to be located near Moi Barracks.“It’s a good location because there is enough space for putting up more facilities including the county assembly and many people will easily access the location because they are used to it,” said Menjo.

Kamar told the leaders the county government will provide proper management structures but residents of the area should be ready to develop their own region.“We will need people with a clear vision and good planning to utilise the resources that are available and at the same time plan on how we can attract more investments,” said Kamar who is also an assistant minister for Environment.

The Star