DETAILS: What Ruto Has Done, Promised From Mt Kenya Tour
The President stated that informing the people about development challenges is a constitutional function.
“The Constitution makes it mandatory that, in everything that we do, we must engage the public,” he said.
President Ruto also stated that the time for politics will come and that he and other leaders would wear their own party colors and participate in political campaigns.
The President made the statements while on a development tour of Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties.
Affordable Housing Project, Engineer Town, Nyandarua County. https://t.co/vxgF5KQQst
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 3, 2025
Ruto was joined by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, governors, Cabinet Secretaries, and members of Parliament.
The President asked Kenyans to contribute to the achievement of the country’s development goals.
He reaffirmed his commitment to keeping the promises he made to Kenyans and transforming Kenya for the betterment of all.
He underlined his commitment to bringing the country together and eliminating divisive and retrogressive tribal politics.
“My job is to unite the country and harness the energy for national inclusive development. That is the job you gave me, and I will do it diligently,” he said.
At the same time, President Ruto announced that the government is constructing 27,000 housing units for police personnel through the Affordable Housing Program.
He noted that the government is revising their conditions of service and wages, with Phase One of the salary rise already implemented.
We are constructing 27,000 housing units for our police officers under the Affordable Housing Programme.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 4, 2025
We are also reviewing their terms of service and salaries, having already rolled out Phase One of the salary increment.
Our goal is to boost their morale, enabling them to… pic.twitter.com/YeJPOx2r7k
He stated that the goal is to enhance police officers’ morale so that they can serve citizens conscientiously while also protecting lives and property.
President Ruto stated that the government has taken strong measures to ensure that universities are no longer facing financial difficulties that formerly drove some institutions to the brink of bankruptcy.
He stated that financially secure universities provide students with the best opportunities to reach their full potential.
“Education is the greatest equaliser,” he added.
In an effort to improve traffic safety and save lives, the President committed to completing the accident-prone Nithi Bridge by 2027.
He added that the fight against coffee cartels will continue so that farmers could reap the full benefits of their labor.
President Ruto launched the Kamburu Dam Water Supply Project in Mbeere South, Embu County, with the construction of an intake and water treatment plant, as well as the installation of 26km of pipelines.
After a 50-year wait to benefit from government dams situated in their lands, the people of Mbeere South, Embu County, finally have a reason to smile.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 4, 2025
Launched the construction of the intake, water treatment plant, and the laying of 26km of pipes at Kamburu Dam Water Supply… pic.twitter.com/KAOzJyQZ4g
Once complete, the Ksh.789 million project will benefit 88,000 residents with water for domestic use and irrigation that would enhance food production.
The President also opened a tuition complex at Tharaka University and inspected the Ksh.60 million Gatunga Market, which will accommodate more than 200 traders.
We are fixing the miraa business by getting rid of cartels that exploit our farmers.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 2, 2025
Through our endeavours to broaden and fetch better markets, we will unlock the crop's potential and create wealth for more farmers.
In Igembe South, Meru County, launched the Maua Sewerage Line… pic.twitter.com/7YxvE6OM5x
In Chogoria town, Maara Constituency, he inspected the construction progress of the Ksh.112 million modern market.
In Chuka, Tharaka-Nithi County, President Ruto handed over 60 housing units at Chuka Police Station, providing officers with decent accommodation.
Later, he inspected the KSh290 million Chuka Modern Market, which will accommodate more than 350 traders.
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The President also laid the foundation stone for the construction of the 385-unit Chuka Public Works Affordable Housing Project.
In Runyenjes, he visited the Huduma Digital Centre that is under construction and launched the building of the Runyenjes Market, which will benefit 850 traders.
No community, county or region will be sidelined by the Broad-based Government. We are going to walk together to make our country more inclusive, prosperous and better for all.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 1, 2025
In Laikipia County, laid the foundation stone for the construction of 10 classrooms at Nanyuki D.E.B.… pic.twitter.com/jdMATAIERn
In Embu Town, he flagged off a Sh580 million last-mile electricity connectivity project set to connect 6,500 households.
The President also inspected the ongoing construction of the Embu modern market, which will accommodate 3,000 traders.
DETAILS: What Ruto Has Done, Promised From Mt Kenya Tour
