This archive report was first published on 10 July 2019.
On July 10, 2019, Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the municipality into a city, despite opposition from some political leaders in the county.
Reacting to sentiments by a section of Nakuru leaders, led by Senator Susan Kihika, who suggested delaying the process by ten years, Kinyanjui emphasized that the city status milestone would unlock Nakuru's economic potential and no leader should oppose the move.
Leaders opposed to the city status had cited unpreparedness as a reason for their opposition.
Kinyanjui urged Nakuru residents to remain focused and review the implementation of his 2017 manifesto, which he plans to review in 2022.
He also called on his constituents to avoid the ongoing divisive politics in the country.
During a debate on Nakuru's elevation, all the elected MPs from the 11 constituencies in Nakuru County, Senator, and Woman Representative claimed that Nakuru municipality was not ready to become a city.
In their 10-point memorandum, the MPs suggested delaying the upgrade by 10 years.
