THE STANDARD
RIFT VALLEY
Residents of Nakuru town broke into songs and dance along the streets of the town on June 3,2021 after the senate approved a report by the sectoral committee on devolution and intergovernmental relations that proposed the municipality be conferred with the city charter.A crowd gathered at the county headquarters to celebrate the outcome of the senate vote that saw 38 senators vote YES and only 2 voted against. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
Senate approved the conferment of city status to Nakuru Municipality yesterday after almost two years since the matter was tabled in the house
The county now awaits the presidential assent to be able to take up the coveted status which promises improved economic development and attraction of investors and visitors.