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Ruto launches road project, flags off power connections in West Pokot

Road construction, electricity connectivity and proposed dam investments featured prominently as President William Ruto continued his development tour of the North Rift, with West Pokot County the focus of several infrastructure announcements on the tour’s third day. The President began his engagements in Konyao, Kacheliba Constituency, where he launched the Konyao–Kiwawa–Alale road and flagged…

Ruto launches road project, flags off power connections in West Pokot

President William Ruto continued his infrastructure tour of the North Rift, focusing on West Pokot County. On day three of his visit, he launched a Ksh 21 billion road construction project in Konyao, Kacheliba Constituency, and flagged off a KSh100 million phase of a KSh1 billion last-mile electricity connectivity program. The road construction aims to improve accessibility for transporting goods and accessing markets and services.

The electricity initiative intends to provide power to 10,000 homes, enhancing domestic needs and business operations. Additionally, President Ruto announced plans to build dams via the National Infrastructure Fund to address water scarcity in arid and semi-arid areas. These infrastructure investments are crucial for improving livelihoods and supporting businesses, but their true impact will depend on successful completion and efficiency of the projects.

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