Kenyans amused as Eldoret city residents gather to stare at traffic lights

Netizens amused as Eldoret residents marvel at first smart traffic lights in Kenya’s newest city

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Eldoret City is officially glowing, literally, following the activation of the city’s first-ever smart traffic lights yesterday. This comes after Eldoret earned its city status on August 15th, 2024, becoming Kenya’s fifth city in a ceremony graced by President Ruto. As part of the city upgrade, major roadworks are underway, and the new traffic lights are just the beginning. Photos shared online show curious locals, most…

Eldoret Residents Flock to Witness New Traffic Lights in Action

Hundreds of Eldoret City residents gathered along major roads yesterday to observe the newly installed traffic lights in operation, marking a historic moment for the city, recently elevated to city status. Residents of Eldoret City came out in large numbers to watch the traffic lights in operation for the first time since the town was […] Source

Kenyans amused as Eldoret city residents gather to stare at traffic lights

Eldoret residents gathered to watch the traffic lights change colors, amusing many Kenyans who joked that the city status arrived before the city mindset.