Uasin Gishu governor Jonathan Bii has revealed that Eldoret city is set to benefit from three major infrastructural projects.
The financing of the projects are part of the deals Kenya secured during the recent President William Ruto’s state visit to China.
According to Chelilim, the projects include the Eldoret Eastern Bypass.
Designs for the bypass which will be the second for the Eldoret city are already complete.
Other projects to be funded by the Chinese government in Eldoret include the dualing of the road from Cheplasgei to Maili Tida and Mosoriot–Moiben Junction–University of Eldoret (Kuinet)–Marura Centre road.
“These transformative projects will ease transport, decongest Eldoret City, boost trade, and unlock more potential for our farmers. Tunasema Asante!” the county boss said.
Kenya signed 20 trade agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with China.
State House said the agreements and MoUs entails major Public-Private Partnerships (PPS) is several sectors including infrastructure, roads and ICT.
China remains Kenya’s key partner and Ruto’s recent visit further deepens their cooperation that spans for several decades.
