“We want to build a city here” – President Ruto To Bungoma Residents
On Friday, President William Ruto revealed intentions to transform Bungoma into a city.
The Head of State, addressing at a rally in Sirisia, Bungoma County, announced that the administration had already developed a detailed plan for a metropolis in the populous county.
According to Ruto, the government had also earmarked appropriate cash to create new facilities in Bungoma town, which would later be granted city status.
Ruto, who confirmed his commitment, declared that the transformation of Bungoma into a city would be done in collaboration with the county government.
“For the town in Bungoma, I am planning to come up with a comprehensive plan for a city and set it up to a level similar to that of Nairobi city,” Ruto announced.
“The city will be located near the airport where we will set up a big town. We want to build a city here so we can elevate Bungoma County to another new level,” the president added.
Ruto promised to renovate Matulo Airport by expanding its runway and building new terminals.
According to the president, the modern airport will make transportation easier for Bungoma inhabitants, who were previously compelled to travel to Eldoret.
“I also want to promise you that I will ensure you access electricity, I have been informed there are many places that have been hit by darkness, and you know the devil loves darkness,” said the president.
“So we have allocated Ksh2 billion in this financial year for Bungoma County to ensure over 20,000 households access electricity.”
“We want to build a city here” – President Ruto To Bungoma Residents
