President William Ruto on Friday, June 13, led a high-level delegation to the Murang’a County International Investment Summit, where he underscored the critical role of counties in driving Kenya’s economic transformation.

Held in Murang’a and hosted by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, the summit brought together national and county government officials, private investors, and development partners.

The focus: unlocking investment opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, and tourism.

Governor Kang’ata presented an ambitious investment roadmap for the county, aligning it with the broader national development agenda.

President Ruto praised the plan, commending Kang’ata’s leadership and vision for economic growth.

“The true potential of our economy lies in the counties,” Ruto said in his keynote address. “It’s at the local level where sectors like agriculture and manufacturing can truly flourish.”

He called for greater support to county governments through improved infrastructure, access to markets, and industrial linkages, stressing that empowering counties is key to achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

The summit featured panel discussions, exhibitions, and the signing of new partnerships aimed at fostering public-private collaboration.

Ruto reaffirmed his government’s commitment to backing counties, urging them to build on their unique strengths to become competitive on a global scale.

“Sustainable growth must be rooted in local empowerment,” he said. “Counties must be engines of opportunity and innovation.

Murang’a Coffee on display at the Murang’a County International Investment Summit, showcasing the county’s rich agricultural potential and commitment to value addition on June 13, 2025./PCS.

President William Ruto, alongside other leaders, admires a mango variety showcased at the Murang’a County International Investment Summit—highlighting the region’s potential in fruit farming and agro-processing on June 13, 2025./PCS.