Kenya is set to gain its sixth city as the Senate Devolution Committee has approved Thika’s upgrade from a municipality. The committee has forwarded a resolution to the President to sign the Charter, officially conferring city status. Upon presidential approval under the Urban Areas and Cities Act, Thika will join Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret as Kenya’s officially recognized cities. This upgrade signifies significant urban development and growth within the region. The move is expected to unlock further investment and opportunities for the Thika area. This development reflects Kenya’s ongoing urbanization and expansion of its urban centers. The formal signing of the Charter remains the final step in the process.