The nine nominees of the Eldoret Municipal Board were on Thursday sworn in.
The ceremony was presided over by the County Attorney Stephen Lel and witnessed by Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago and County Assembly Speaker David Kiplagat among others.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Mandago called on the board members to work independently and according to the law.
"The independent board should work diligently in partnership with the county government to protect our investors, plan and clean the city," Mandago challenged the new board members.
The board elected Julius Kimeli Kitur as their chair and Beatrice Kemboi as the vice-chair respectively.
"I call upon Eldoret town residents to give the board maximum support as they steer us towards the full attainment of city status," the county boss added.
Eldoret town recently received a chatter as a municipality after gazettement following approval by the assembly which was later ascended to by Governor Mandago.
Those who were sworn in include Walter Keya from Jua Kali Uasin Gishu Association, Geoffrey Kirui from Uasin Gishu Urban Forum, Winny Chelagat Maru (Kenya Private Sector Association), Richard Omunyala (Kenya Alliance of Residents Association) and Dr Job Kipkurgat Ngetich (Association of Professional Societies in East Africa).
Others include Evelyn Chesang Mitei, Julius Kitur, Peter Mwaniki Mwangi and Beatrice Githui.
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