President William Ruto addressing Siaya leaders at State House, Nairobi on June 5, 2025. /PCS
President William Ruto on Thursday hosted a delegation of leaders and businessmen from Siaya County at State House, Nairobi, where he briefed them on key government projects earmarked for the region.
During the meeting, Ruto said the government would invest one billion in the development of the Usenge Pier and related port infrastructure, to boost the blue economy in the region.
''We will invest Sh1 billion to develop the Usenge Pier and the attendant port infrastructure to stimulate the blue economy in the region," Ruto stated.
He also revealed that the government plans to construct 16 modern markets across the country at a cost of 2.5 billion, to enhance trade and support local businesses.
Ruto announced that 1.6 billion had been allocated to connect more than 16,000 households to electricity, a move he said was aimed at stimulating entrepreneurship and improving livelihoods.
Despite Orengo criticising the broad-based government, he was spotted all smiles with Ruto during the meeting at the State House, Nairobi.
President William Ruto during the meeting with Siaya county leaders at State House, Nairobi on June 5, 2025. /PCS
President William Ruto, Siaya governor James Orengo, Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wanday, and Former Jubilee party secretary general Raphael Tuju, among other leaders at State House Nairobi on June 5,2025. /PCS
