Eldoret town might wait for a while before it is given status to operate as the fourth city of the republic.
This follows the Urban Areas and Cities Act of section 5, by grant and charter that allows municipality that meets criteria to be conferred city status.
According to the Uasin Gishu County Executive for Lands Eng. Nelson Maritim, Eldoret is eligible and qualifies for the adoption of the status but the law under the municipality act does not allow a direct upgrade from town to city status.
Eldoret town was granted the charter on the basis of the census report of 2009.
"We had put in place all requirements but only the issue of municipality laws locked us out," said Maritim.
"We are working on the adoption of the municipality by formulating laws that govern municipality upon which Eldoret town will be elevated," he added.
Eng. Maritim was speaking on Tuesday in his office during a meeting with the members of Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP) that are in the County for the assessment program for Counties eligibility to participate in their programs.
KUSP offers grants to the National Government entities, County, and urban administration.