Half a century-old schools to be moved from Eldoret CBD in city status plans – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Central Primary and Eldoret Central Secondary schools are facing imminent transfer from Eldoret town, amid the push for the elevation of the agricultural town to city status.

The half-a-century-old schools sit on prime land in Eldoret town centre, and they will be affected by ongoing town expansion efforts by the county government.

The schools share land sandwiched between White Highlands hotel and Zion Mall.

The move, if effected by the County Government of Uasin Gishu, according to current plans, will affect more than 2,000 learners.

Governor Jonathan Bii has explained that there should be no cause for alarm, because necessary arrangements will be made to accommodate the learners.

The governor said the plans to move the affected learners are meant to pave the way for the expansion of the fast-growing Eldoret town.

Mr Bii said the town, which is just a heartbeat away from being awarded a city charter by the end of the year, will need the land for the construction of commercial buildings, parking, and malls.

His remarks came barely a week after a team that collected views from the public endorsed plans to elevate Eldoret town to city status, noting that the time was ripe for the move.