Eldoret is amongst the fastest growing towns in the country. It is also tipped to be elevated into the city status very soon.
The Uasin Gishu's capital arguably ranks among the most popular towns in the country and here are some of the reasons as to why;
Learning institutions
Eldoret town boost of hosting a number of universities and colleges with most of them known to be the best performing.
Moi University and the University of Eldoret happens to be among the best universities in Kenya and their presence in Eldoret has made the town to be popular. Also, the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) and the Eldoret National Polytechnic has also made Eldoret to be known countrywide.
Agriculture
As it is known that agriculture is the backbone of Kenya's economy, Eldoret boosts to be one of the agricultural towns in Kenya. Its evidence comes from the fact that maize which feeds the entire country comes from Uasin Gishu county where Eldoret town lies.
This has great job opportunities thus most of Kenyans opting to secure jobs in Eldoret and areas within.
International airport
Eldoret like Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu has an international airport which most of the towns of Eldoret calibre lacks and this has popularised the town. The Eldoret International Airport which is a 10-minute drive to Eldoret hosts a number of aircrafts thus making Eldoret town known by many.
Hotels and resorts
The town is known to host a number of big hotels and resorts and this has taken it to another level.
Sirikwa, Marriot, Silverline, Hotel Baron, Samich resort, Kokwet guest house, Asis hotel just to name a few have made Eldoret be popular as most of them host even world leaders. Silverline like in 2017 campaigns hosted President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Trade and good roads
The good roads in the town have also made the trade within to be easy. Business units like supermarkets, open-air markets, petrol stations, car assembly and many others have also made the town to be one of the best in Kenya.
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