In a move aimed at enhancing the aesthetics of Kitale town, all premise owners have been directed to paint their properties olive green. Governor George Natembeya announced this directive during a County Usafi Day held at Railway Grounds in Kitale, attended by hundreds of county workers and members of the business community.
Governor Natembeya highlighted the importance of maintaining a well-organized environment for businesses, stating that the chosen color will serve as a distinctive identity for premises in Trans Nzoia. He emphasized the need for landlords to take responsibility for the appearance of their commercial buildings.
A formal notice will soon be issued to landlords, instructing them to refurbish and beautify their properties by painting them olive green. Governor Natembeya stressed that landlords cannot continue to collect rent from tenants while neglecting the appearance of the environment they operate in.
The County Executive Committee Member (CEC) for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development echoed the governor’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of ongoing cleanliness in the municipality. Each street in Kitale town will be maintained by a specific department to ensure cleanliness.
Furthermore, the county government, in collaboration with the World Bank support program (KISIP), is set to enhance infrastructural development in informal settlements within the municipality. This initiative includes paving roads and installing street lights in areas such as Matisi, Mitume, Maridadi, Kalabana, and Shimo la Tewa.
The event was attended by members of the Kitale Municipal board, county officials including the Municipal Manager and the Board Vice Chairperson, County Secretary, and various Chief Officers and Members of County Assembly, among others.
