The County Government of Uasin Gishu is implementing a number of projects as part of the preparations for the upcoming 1st Biennial Devolution Conference that will be held in Eldoret town in mid-August this year.
Governor Jonathan Bii says his administration has deployed engineers and technical personnel from the Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works, technical personnel who are supporting the contractor at Kipchoge Keino Stadium and also the ongoing works at 64 Stadium.
There are also ongoing road construction works within Eldoret town as part of the preparations.
“We are working closely with the national government and I am impressed with the work that has already been done at Eldoret Sports Club and around the town which also includes the installation of street lights for security,” the governor said.
Besides the road improvement, street lighting and paving of sidewalks and street lights, the County government has constructed shoe shine booths and is in the process of completing road construction works at the Eldoret Sports Club where the Devolution Conference will be held.
Outlook of Eldoret town
County Executive Committee Member for Roads, Transport and Public Works Eng. Joseph Lagat says they are working to ensure the works are complete before the Devolution Conference set for August 15-19 in Eldoret.
“We have provided county machinery and apart from ongoing projects of elevating the outlook of Eldoret town, we have also undertaken various major road projects in the rural areas of Uasin Gishu to improve road networks that are key to our farmers in transporting their fresh produce to the marketplace,” said CECM Eng Lagat.
On Saturday while in Eldoret, Principal Secretary for Sports, Eng Peter Tum, said the ministry in close partnership with the county government of Uasin Gishu will ensure works at Kipchoge Keino stadium are completed before the devolution conference.
