The conferment of city status to Eldoret town has been postponed by one week to August 15.
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii on Monday said the ceremony that was to take place on Thursday, August 8 has been moved after consultation with the national government.
“Following communication from the President’s office the event has been moved forward by a week,” Bii said.
Bii said all preparations including the beatification of the town are going on well and the extra week will give more time to finalise arrangements.
“All arrangements will go on as planned to ensure that we have the best celebrations to welcome the new city of Eldoret,” Bii said.
President William Ruto is expected to preside over the handing over of the city charter to the governor at a ceremony set to be held at the Eldoret sports club.
Sources indicate that the event has been moved to the new date when the President is expected in the town for the winners' gala of the ongoing Kenya Music Festival.
The 12-day festival is taking place at Moi Girls High School and has brought more than 130,000 students and other participants to the town.
