- On Wednesday, Ruto inaugurated the Nyambari-Mai Mahiu road, laid a foundation stone at Soko Mjinga market in Kiambu, and commissioned the Kenya Medical Training College Kangema campus, allocating Sh200 million.
- He also pledged Sh100 million to support the expansion of Kangema Subcounty Hospital.
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President William Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua on Friday concluded their three-day tour of the Mt Kenya region, showcasing a series of development initiatives and engagements with electorates.
Over the past three days, the President and his deputy visited Murang’a, Nyeri, and Kiambu counties, bringing various initiatives and projects that were well-received by the residents.
On Wednesday, Ruto inaugurated the Nyambari-Mai Mahiu road, laid a foundation stone at Soko Mjinga market in Kiambu, and commissioned the Kenya Medical Training College Kangema campus, allocating Sh200 million.
He also pledged Sh100 million to support the expansion of Kangema Subcounty Hospital.
On Thursday, the President commissioned the Ithanga water project in Murang’a, constructed in partnership with the Belgium Development Corporation for Sh3.6 billion.
Additionally, he launched the Makenji Housing Project in Kandara Constituency, the Maragua Bulk Water Project, and the Changachicha Water Project in Chinga, Othaya Constituency.
On Thursday evening, Ruto and Gachagua held a consultative meeting with Mt Kenya leaders at Sagana State Lounge.
On Friday, President Ruto inaugurated the Blue Valley Housing in Nyeri Town Constituency, laid the foundation stone for the Mathira Irrigation Project in Ihwagi, Mathira Constituency, and launched the Rwabura Irrigation in Ituramiro, Gatundu South Constituency.
While speaking in Nyeri, President Ruto congratulated the electorate for supporting the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He expressed a commitment to continue launching development projects aimed at creating job opportunities for the youth.
Ruto highlighted plans to build 2,000 housing units in Nyeri, providing opportunities for 3,500 youths, and urged parliament to pass the long-contested affordable housing bill.
“We have so many youths at home without jobs, the government has plans on how the youths will have opportunity to get employment in housing projects,” Ruto said.
He noted that the voice of the people is the voice of God and thus MPs should pass the Housing Bill that will create job opportunities for the youths.
“The affordable Housing Bill was tabled in Parliament on Thursday and MPs should pass it to enhance the creation of job opportunities among youths,” Ruto said.
He added that the government will build a modern market worth Sh700 million in Nyeri to boost trade while also noting that the last-mile connectivity will continue.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua emphasized the benefits of the housing project for residents and warned against divisive leaders in the region.
He reiterated his stance against the division of Mt Kenya leaders, emphasizing unity and respect among all leaders.
“Mt Kenya leaders will always speak in one voice and those leaders thinking they will divide us won’t be entertained," he said.
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatangi pledged support to the President, assuring that the people of Mt Kenya would rally behind him and the deputy president.
Kangema MP Peter Kihungi and Kanini Kega expressed full support for the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Former Kieni MP Kanini Kega assured Ruto of unconditional support in the 2027 general election.
Kega said that he will fully campaign and support him for the development record he has achieved for the he has been the head of state.
“Our president in 2022, I wasn’t supporting you, I was helping Baba to climb the mountain but we failed I want to assure you that in the next election, I will fully support you,” Kega said.
Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah and Kiharu counterpart Ndindi Nyoro expressed gratitude to the government for its economic interventions, particularly in improving the agricultural sector, which they acknowledged as the backbone of the Kenyan economy.
Nyoro said that the government is keen on improving the agricultural sector which is the backbone of the Kenyan economy.