TRUTH OR FALLACY? Ruto Claims Latest Project In Embu Will Create 5,000 Jobs
On Wednesday, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that his latest irrigation project in Embu was expected to create over 5,000 jobs.
The Head of State launched the Iriari Irrigation Project in the County’s Runyenjes area.
He explained that the irrigation was intended to protect farmers from the region’s irregular rainfall patterns in recent years.
“The construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of the irrigation infrastructure projects in Embu will provide sufficient water for agriculture — insuring our farmers against irregular rains and climate shocks,” Ruto stated.
“This will enhance our food security agenda. In Runyenjes, launched the construction of the Iriari Irrigation Project that will create more than 5,000 jobs in Embu County.”
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While speaking to supporters at a rally in the area, the Head of State stated that taxes collected in Kenya do not end up in his personal accounts.
He revealed that he had expanded his Cabinet to include opposition representatives in order to increase revenue.
“I have created a government to unite all Kenyans. If it is paying debts, we’ll pay together, if it is raising revenue we’ll raise together so that I am not called Zakayo alone,” Ruto stated.
“The taxes are not going to my own account so let everyone come in and be Zakayo so we can look for taxes together.”
Since assuming power in September 2022, President William Ruto has made promises to create jobs.
In March of this year, he announced that the country had signed digital jobs agreements with several other countries, including the United States, Germany, and France.
Later, he stated that his government would facilitate the travel of those who land the jobs, including the purchase of airline tickets.
“I have already negotiated with America, Germany, and France and they have agreed to give our youths jobs on the internet, or the digital jobs,” he stated at the time.
However, some Kenyans remain dissatisfied with Ruto’s promises, claiming that the state-negotiated vacancies were for lower-level positions such as housekeepers.
TRUTH OR FALLACY? Ruto Claims Latest Project In Embu Will Create 5,000 Jobs
