President William Ruto has revealed plans to elevate Meru town to city status, setting the stage for it to become Kenya’s fifth city after Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.
The announcement was made on Saturday afternoon during a roadside rally at Makutano Junction, Meru County.
Addressing an enthusiastic crowd, Ruto said Meru’s rapid growth and expanding economic potential made it a strong candidate for city status.
He also committed to major infrastructural investments to support the transformation.
“The governor has said he wants Meru to become Kenya’s next city. Do you want Meru to become the next city? So, do you think I did not know that? I already had that idea in mind,” Ruto said, drawing cheers from the crowd.