This page is for all people living in Eldoret everyone who is interested with the place.Eldoret is the among the best city on earth. Uasin Gishu
Location: Lies in the mid west of the Rift Valley
Population: 894,179
Governor Candidates: 9
Senator Candidates: 1
Women Reps: 0
County Reps: 0
LOCATION
Location: Lies in the mid west of the Rift Valley and borders six counties namely Elgeyo Marakwet Cou
nty to the East, Trans Nzoia to the North, Kericho to the South, Baringo to the South East, Nandi to the South West and Bungoma to the West. Area (Km 2): 3,345.2 Km 2
Climate/Weather: Temperatures range from a minimum of 8.4°C to a maximum of 27°C. Road Network: Bitumen Surface (309.6Km), Gravel Surface (549Km), Earth Surface (377.2Km)
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POPULATION
Population: 894,179 (Male - 50%, Female - 50 %)
Population Density: 267 people per Km 2
National Percentage: 2.3%
Age Distribution: 0-14 years (41.5%), 15-64 years (55.7%), 65+ (2 9%)
Number of Households: 202,291
Government
County Capltal: Eldoret Town (proposed)
Number of Constituencies (2010): 3 (Eldoret East, Eldoret South and Eldoret North)
Number of Districts (2009): 3 (Eldoret East, Eldoret West, Wareng) . Number of Local Authorities (2010): 3 (Municipal Council of Eldoret, County Council of Wareng, and Town Councll of Burnt Forest)
Economics
Poverty Level: 50% of population live below poverty line
Number of Institutions (2007): Primary (771), Secondary (158), Tertiary (14)
Primary: Total Enrollment (184,954)
Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1: 42.1 (Public Schools)
Secondary: Total Enrollment (14,712)
Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1:30.9 (Public Schools)
Tertiary: Moi University. Health
Health Facilities: Dispensaries (88), Health Centres (23), Sub District (2), District (1), Others (10)
Doctor to Patient Ratio: 1:10,034
Infant Mortality Rates: 54/1000
Under Five Mortality Rates: 81/100|)
Prevalent Diseases: Malaria, Respiratory infections, water borne diseases
Notable Hospitals: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Potential
Eldoret possesses strength as a transportation hub and is home to one of Kenya’s international airports, which is fast becoming the cargo centre of choice for many international traders owing to its efficiency. It is also an important trading hub that connects the rest of the country with cheap fashion products from Uganda. The entirety of its land mass is excellent for agricultural production. Eldoret is also home to almost all the world-beating long-distance athletes, who use the county as a training and residential base. Paul Tergat, Vivian Cheruiyot, Kipchoge Keino, Isaiah Kiplagat and many other new and old athletes have invested their vast fortunes in the town, leading to the rise of exclusive residential areas in its suburbs. High standards of healthcare services (Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital)
Has the lowest dependency ratios (Child and Aged Dependency Ratios)
Has one of the highest literacy levels in the country
Home to the world leading athletes
Challenges
Ethnic tension especially after the 2007-2008 Post-Election Violence
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