Ruto, Kindiki say country is on right path due sound economic policies

President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the country is reaping big from sound economic policies implemented by the government the last two years that have set it on the right track to prosperity.  

Speaking on Wednesday during the second day of the development tour of Narok County, President Ruto said socio-economic interventions rolled out have borne fruit, accelerating implementation of key projects across the country.

“We have stabilized the economy and now we have adequate funds to develop the country. That is why we are reviving roads, expanding electricity connection, and building markets across the country,” President said.  

During the visit, the President accompanied by Deputy President, launched the tarmacking of Shartuka-Njipship-Olchobosei-Abosi-Gorgor Road and kicked off Narok County last-mile connectivity project targeting 15, 000 households and also issued title deeds for Oloonkolin residents in Emurua Dikirr Constituency.

In Narok South, the Head of State, launched 28km Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road and laid foundation stone for Amalo Sub-County Level 4 Hospital at Sogoo.

In Narok West, he launched construction of Ngoswani-Morijo Road and inspected the construction of the Deputy County Commissioner’s office. The President also issued titled deeds to hundreds of residents of Enkoireroi-Olderkesi and broke ground for Sekenani Bead Production Centre in the constituency.

The President also ordered repairing of Narok-Sekenani Road which is the main route to Maasai Mara.

“In our development plan, we have ensured Narok County is at the centre of it. It will not be left behind,” Head of State assured.

The Deputy President said the President will not be distracted but will ensure every part of the country gets its fair share of development.

“We are focused on delivery of our manifesto agenda and won't be diverted by people focused on plunging the country into early campaigns. For accelerated development, let's unite. Narok is diverse and we want to see everyone United,” DP said.

Presently, the Government is investing Sh2 billion for eight critical new roads in Narok County meant to open up the county to economic development and increase tourist visits to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, one of the country’s main tourism centres.

It has also invested Sh2.5 billion for over 296 last-mile electricity connectivity projects that target connecting 14, 045 new beneficiaries. 

“As Deputy President, I'll assist the President to track the progress of all the projects launched here. We want to make sure all the projects commenced are completed on time and our people benefit from them as soon as possible,” DP declared.  

The President said the broad-based government has provided a conducive environment for the nation's economic growth and rolling out of nationwide development geared at improving the lives of every Kenyan.

Kindiki said it is time to be laser-focused for there is a lot to be achieved in service delivery and countrywide development. He said divisive, self-centered politics must be avoided for the country to move forward.

“We must prioritiSe development because there is a lot of development we have delivered and many more to deliver. This is what the President is focused on. It can't be politics from January to December, from one election to another. We must serve the people first then politics at the right time,” DP urged.