Eldoret City manager Elzeba Busienei at her office /HANDOUT 
Uasin Gishu countyhas inaugurated a new board to oversee the management of Eldoret City, following vetting and approval by the county assembly.

The board comes two months after an earlier list of nominees was rejected.

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Members sworn in include Edward Sawe, Sammy Bor, David Maiz, Ruth Limo, Hilda Kibet, Titus Yego, David Nyolmo, Edith Koske, Daniel Mburu Kamau and Alice Kositany, with Elzeba Busienei serving as secretary to the board.

Residents, led by community advocate Benjamin Leting, welcomed the board, praising the city manager’s swift engagement with stakeholders to improve service delivery.

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The board is currently undergoing induction, officially opened by Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea, in Kisumu.

Kapkea said the process marks a milestone in strengthening governance, emphasising the board’s role in providing strategic direction, promoting accountability and ensuring efficient service delivery as Eldoret continues its transition to city status.
Governor Jonathan Bii urged the board to take immediate action to restore cleanliness, address operational challenges and support his vision of modernising Eldoret to attract investors.
The board will elect a chairperson during its first meeting.
Bii also used the swearing-in to outline his political ambitions, signalling his readiness to seek a second term in next year’s elections. He warned staff aligned with opposition efforts that any sabotage would not be tolerated.
“The county is progressing, and my achievements are visible. Those opposing me should use their resources wisely rather than engaging in an impossible campaign,” he said.
The new Eldoret City Board faces the dual challenge of consolidating city operations while supporting broader governance and modernisation efforts, a key test of leadership as the city continues its growth trajectory.