Uasin Gishu County Government has assured residents of its unwavering commitment to restoring and safeguarding transport infrastructure following the ongoing heavy rains that have damaged key bus parks in Eldoret City.
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, County Secretary Philip Melly and County Attorney Sylvester Metto joined the County Executive Committee Member for Roads and Public Works, Abraham Serem, and his team in inspecting the ongoing repair works at the Iten/Chepkoilel and Langas bus parks.
Speaking during the inspection, Serem reaffirmed that Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii’s administration is determined to respond promptly to the challenges caused by stormwater.
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“We are a caring government, and our priority is to ensure that all damaged infrastructure is repaired, while also putting in place long-term measures to prevent future problems. This will guarantee commuter safety and support smooth business operations within Eldoret City,” the CECM said.
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators welcomed the swift intervention by the County Government.
Led by their chairpersons—Wilson Amdany (Kongtai Sacco), Michael Komen (Chepkoilel Sacco), David Kariuki (Langas Sacco), and Michael Wachira (Munyaka Sacco)—they expressed their gratitude to the county for listening to their concerns.
“We sincerely thank the Governor for responding quickly to our plight. The repairs will ease our operations and also benefit thousands of commuters who rely on these facilities daily,” said Amdany on behalf of the operators.
The PSV operators further pledged to continue working closely with the County Government in addressing sector challenges to ensure efficient and safe transport services for the public.
Also present during the inspection were Geoffrey Tanui, Chief Officer for Roads, and Engineer Julius Ronoh, Director for Roads.
