Uasin Gishu in talks with city traders to improve business

THE Uasin Gishu government is engaging the business community in Eldoret to strategise on investment opportunities in the city

Those in attendance included lands and physical planning executive Edward Sawe, Eldowas managing director Lawrence Tanui, Eldowas board chairman David Sing’oei, chief officers Mary Kerich (urban planning) and Ambrose Tarus (clinical services), county attorney Silvester Metto, as well as county and city staff.

The forum provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration and mutual understanding, with key issues affecting businesses and communities in Eldoret discussed for follow-up and action.

HCK Eldoret chapter chairman Girish Khetia emphasised the importance of sustained engagement with the county government, noting that strong partnerships would lead to improved business conditions and better livelihoods for Eldoret residents.

She added that the county and city administrations were working in partnership with the business community to ensure a conducive environment for investment and enterprise.

“As investors, your role in setting up businesses here, creating employment and transforming the economic landscape of this city is something we are really proud of,” Busienei said.

She said that investments by the Hindu community, alongside those of other business groups, have played a significant role in Eldoret’s growth and its eventual elevation to city status.

Eldoret City manager Elzeba Busienei commended the Hindu community for its long-standing contribution to the city’s economic growth, job creation and social development.

Meli further assured stakeholders that the county government, under the leadership of Governor Bii, remains committed to addressing concerns raised by the business community and delivering practical solutions through close collaboration with the city management team.

The meeting with the Hindu Council focused on strengthening partnerships between the Hindu business community and both levels of government, with the aim of enhancing the business environment and promoting sustainable urban growth.

“We are working on engagement frameworks that will focus on showcasing and harnessing the many opportunities available in Eldoret,” he said.

He added that the agricultural city is ranked eighth in its contribution to the national gross domestic product.

“Eldoret is also a key logistics corridor serving Western Kenya and neighbouring countries,” Melisaid.

Meli said the city boasts a unique mix of investment-enabling factors, including its position as the economic hub of the North Rift region and its role as a gateway to the East African Community.

Speaking during a roundtable forum with the Hindu Council in Kenya, Eldoret chapter, county secretary Philip Meli said the county and city administrations had started structured engagements with the private sector aimed at driving growth and transforming the city.

The county, led by Governor Jonathan Bii, is working in collaboration with the management of city to identify and tap into the city’s growth potential.