Eldoret: Governor Bii Inspects Eldoret Town Ahead of the Devolution Conference

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii on Tuesday toured various parts of Eldoret town to inspect ongoing infrastructural projects being undertaken by his administration as he welcomed the residents on a personal level to participate in the coming Devolution Conference.

Preparation for the upcoming Devolution conference that will be held in Eldoret town from 15-19 August continues to be in top gear.

“It’s a very important conference and a rare opportunity that will bring the President, Deputy President, Leader of opposition, all forty-seven Governors and many high-level local and international guests to our County. We must be prepared to welcome them as a County, “Governor Bii told a crowd at the main Eldoret stage.

During the tour, Governor Bii and his entourage made stopovers in different parts of the town to encourage residents and business people to participate fully in the conference and also take advantage of the event for business purposes.

“We are going to have more than ten thousand visitors around who will need accommodation, food, transport and other services, let us all be prepared to welcome them,” Governor Bii said while addressing the crowd.

He asked the business community to stock their shops, maintain order in all places, and improve the standards of their services.

“We have enhanced security in all parts of the town and we are continuing to make more improvements. Let us maintain peace and handle any arising issues amicably to avoid unnecessary conflict, “Governor Bii added.

Governor Bii urged residents to maintain cleanliness and assured the business community that his administration will continue to support them by providing a conducive environment for doing business. He reiterated that it’s very important for everyone to respect each other’s work and for people to leave harmoniously.

The ongoing projects include road and drainage works, installation of street lights, beautification works, recarpeting of the main stage, the introduction of new bus parks and painting of buildings in town.

Governor Bii was accompanied by County Executive for Roads, Transport and Public Works Eng. Joseph Lagat, his Lands counterpart Antony Sitienei and several chief officers and directors among other senior officials.