[PHOTOS] Ruto launches road projects in Vihiga

The President began his tour of Western Kenya on Friday.

In Summary
  • The President and a host of leaders also inspected the work in progress on the Gisambai-Hamisi-Senende road.
  • Ruto said investing in the construction and maintenance of roads is an investment in farmers and enterprises in rural Kenya.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
29 August 2023 - 21:42
President William Ruto launching the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
President William Ruto launching the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Tuesday marked his five-day tour of the Western region.

The President was in the Western region to launch projects and meet with leaders.

He ended his trip in Vihiga County by launching the construction of the 20.8-kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in Vihiga on August 29, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in Vihiga on August 29, 2023
Image: PCS

The President and a host of leaders also inspected the work in progress on the Gisambai-Hamisi-Senende road.

Ruto said investing in the construction and maintenance of roads is an investment in farmers and enterprises in rural Kenya.

"The investment is a way to connect them to opportunities and spark economic growth from the grassroots," he said.

President William Ruto launching the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
President William Ruto launching the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
Image: PCS

He was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, and Cabinet Secretaries among other leaders.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing Vihiga residents on August 29, 2023.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing Vihiga residents on August 29, 2023.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto and other leaders addressing residents in Vihiga County on August 29, 2023.
President William Ruto and other leaders addressing residents in Vihiga County on August 29, 2023.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto among other leaders during the launch of the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
President William Ruto among other leaders during the launch of the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto launching the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
President William Ruto launching the construction of the 20.8-Kilometre Mago-Mululu-Wangulu and Lusui-Vokoli roads on August 29, 2023.
Image: PCS
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in Vihiga on August 29, 2023 when President William Ruto visited the county.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in Vihiga on August 29, 2023 when President William Ruto visited the county.
Image: PCS

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