Eldoret

at a glance

The Upgrading of the Railway line linking Kisumu to the SGR railway is expected to significantly boost the towns fortunes. Home to many of Kenya’s leading long distance runners, the name “Eldoret” is based on the Maasai word “eldore” meaning “stony river”; a reference to the bed of the Sosiani River (a tributary of the Nile), that runs through the city. Eldoret is a principal town in the Rift Valley region and serves as the capital of Uasin Gishu County. As per the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Eldoret is the fifth most populated urban area in the country with 475,716 inhabitants according to 2019 national census. Eldoret has a number of estates. Estates vary in that some are posh and others are residents of the middle-class community. Almost every estate has its own identity. Eldoret is often referred to as a cosmopolitan city: A place where several Kenyan ethnic groups live and mingle. The most represented ethnic groups in Eldoret are the Kalenjin, the Kikuyu, the Luhya, the Luo and the Kisii.

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Schools

Gulab Lochab Academy, Arya Nursery & Primary Schools, Queen of Angels Academy, Kapsoya Primary School, Testimony School Eldoret, Bridge International Academy – Road Block, THE HILL SCHOOL, Greenvale School, Green Park Academy, Eldoret Premier School, Uasin Gishu Secondary School, Potters House Academy, Testimony Secondary School, Umoja Secondary School, Uasin Gishu Primary School, Kimoning Secondary School, Hill Secondary School, G. K. Magereza Secondary School, Harvad High School

Food & Drink

Sunjeel Palace Ltd, The Well Irish Pub & Restaurant, Mamma Mia’s Restaurant, Siam Restaurant, Pizza Bistro, Wings Pork Joint, U n I Kuku Joint, Glorious Pork Joint, Boma Inn Eldoret, Nyunguz Restaurant & Dairy, The Pearl Hotel, WANNAH RESTAURANT ELDORET, Nyathiru Motel, Siam (Chinese), Zaika Lounge, Java House, Cafe Nova, Spark Bite restaurant, KFC Eldoret

Medical

Mediheal Hospital & Fertility Centre, Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Reale Hospital, St. Luke’s Orthopaedic & Trauma Hospital, Eldoret Hospital Limited (Providing Health Care Service with Excellence), Elgon View Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Center, Racecourse Hospital, Gynocare Women’s And Fistula Hospital, St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital, Fountain Healthcare, Shoe4Africa Childrens Hospital, Ziwa Sirikwa Sub County Hospital, Cedar Hospital, Memorial Hospital

Daycare

Mwanzo Daycare, Elite Day Care, The Kenneth Academy, Fahamu School, Royal Day Care, Little Angles Day Care, Cherry Lane Junior School Day Care & Kindergarten, Presbyterian Abundant Hope Academy

Entertainment Joints

Swimming Pool

Sirikwa Hotel, The Noble Conference Centre, Boma Inn Eldoret, Poa Place Resort, Ndupawa Hotel, Eldoret Club

Kid play Areas

Poa Place Gardens

Police Stations

Baharini Police Post, Administration Police Service, Tambach Police Post, The Kenya Police Moi’s Bridge Police Station, Eldoret Central Police Station

Grooming Spots

Lelestar Executive Salon And Barber shop, Kj Salon n Barbershop, Executive Scissors Barber Shop, Jeffs Executive Barber Shop, manor hair lounge and day spa eldoret, Bedcy Beauty Place – RUPA’s Mall Eldoret, Johny Motions Parl, Childrens Salon & Barber Shop

Transportation

Dakawou Transport LTD Eldoret, Modern Coast Eldoret Branch, Royal Rift Shuttle Eldoret, Dreamline Express Booking Office Eldoret, Eldoret Car Hire- Ridges Travel Limited, Fargo Courier, African Salihiya Cargo And Clearing Limited, Jojo Taxi Services, Fly Over Transportation Service, TROCADERO MATATU STAGE, Jihan Freighters Ltd, Eldoret Shuttle, Apix cabs eldoret, Rift Valley Railways Eldoret, Maili Nne Station, Iten Station, Bungoma Station, Eldoret Sacco Booking Offices, Langas Bus Stop

Religious Centres

Global Empowerment Christian Center, Spiritual Life Centre, International Vision Center, Jesus Love Ministry & Rehabilitation Centre, St. John The Baptist Pastrol Centre, Sirikwa Pentecostal Fellowship, Mission Centre, Voice To The Nation Worship Center, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Eldoret Happy Church, Now International Family Church, Pioneer Community Church, Kapsoya Bible Baptist Church, Reformed Church of East Africa, Seventh – Day Adventist Church, Eldoret, Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Eldoret), Eldoret Kusini Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Christ is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Eldoret, Pioneer Estate

Thrift Stores

Garages

Sisibo Lucky 7’s Garage Eldoret, Winam Garage, Sagoo’s Garage Limited, Emmanuel Auto Garage, Gitonga Cycle Garage, Ram Auto Garage, Modern Garage & Fabricators, Shakil Auto Garage, Chinese Garage, Garage Exhaust & Ark Welding, Ace Motors, CMC Motors Garage, G Auto Garage Eldoret, AutoXpress – Zion Mall, Eldoret, AutoXpress – Rupa Mall, Eldoret, Yana Tyre Center – Eldoret

Art Centres

Conferencing Facilities

The Noble Conference Centre, Reformed Church Guest House, Winstar Hotel, Poa Place Resort, Motel Legacy

Banks

Family Bank-Eldoret, Standard Chartered Bank Eldoret, Equity Bank Eldoret market Branch, Barclays Bank, KCB Eldoret, Ecobank-Eldoret, Co-op Bank ATM – Eldoret Branch, National Bank-Eldoret, Guardian Bank, Credit Bank- Eldoret Branch, I&M Bank Limited, Paramount Bank, Bank Of Africa Eldoret Branch, Transnational Bank, Eldoret, ABC Bank, CFC Stanbic Bank Eldoret Branch

Grocery Markets

Khetia’s Supermarket, Transmatt Supermarket, Uchumi Supermarket, Naivas Supermarket, Tulin Supermarket, Tuskys Supermarket (Wareng), Tuskys Supermarket (Zion), Ukwala Supermarket Uganda Road, Eldomatt Supermarket – Hyper Branch, Amani Mini Market, Highway Super Market

Service Stations

Shell Petrol Eldoret Service Station, Total Eldoret Service Station, Total Sosiani River Service Station, Shell Petrol Station Near Raiply, Total Eldoret Service Station-wareng, Total Kapsoya Service Station, Total Uganda Rd Service Station, New Iten Road Service Station, Oilibya Service Station, National Oil Service Station, Amana service station, Gulf Energy Service Station, Trans Highway Service Station, Oryx Energy Service station, TOSHA PETROL STATION ELDORET

Fitness

Veecam Fitness Center, Edens Fitness Center, Trimm Gym, Steps Gym, Power Gym, Fitness For Life Centre, Billy’s Fitness Depot, Dennismunyagia