{
  "id": 15584687,
  "title": "Ruto champions ‘Usawa Ni Sawa’ as Trans Nzoia gets infrastructure boost",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ruto-champions-usawa-ni-sawa-as-trans-nzoia-gets-infrastructure-boost",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T08:12:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ruto-champions-usawa-ni-sawa-as-trans-nzoia-gets-infrastructure-boost/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto urged Kenyans to adopt the rallying slogan \"Usawa Ni Sawa,\" aligning it with his administration's pledge to ensure equitable prosperity across all regions. During a tour of the North Rift, President Ruto showcased various development projects in Trans Nzoia County, including roads, electricity, markets and educational facilities. He emphasized that these initiatives were part of a broader development strategy to bring equal opportunities to every corner of the nation.\n\nIn Cherangany Constituency, President Ruto broke ground on a 27.5-kilometer road connecting Mwaita, Bwage, Makutano, Kapsara, Minex, Aruba and Kesogon. The road, valued at Ksh 1.7 billion, was hailed as a significant infrastructure boost. Additionally, the first phase of the Kiminini–Mitoto–Ndalu–Brigadier road was launched in Kiminini, with Ksh 500 million allocated for the initial stage and another Ksh 1 billion earmarked for completion.\n\nThe Government also announced investments worth Ksh 7 billion in the expansion of the Maili Tisa–Kitale Road. In total, Trans Nzoia is set to benefit from Ksh 18 billion in road investments, targeting 270 kilometers of roadways. Electricity connectivity was another focal point, with projects in Cherangany targeting 2,147 homes and another project aiming to connect 8,792 homes across the county. The Government also committed to a Ksh 17 billion investment in affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels, with Ksh 1.5 billion allocated to 15 modern markets.\n\nDuring the tour, President Ruto inspected the Kiminini Modern Market, a Ksh 181 million project that was reportedly 50 percent complete and was slated for completion in December 2026. The market is designed to accommodate 500 traders. Education investments included the inauguration of a 27-classroom tuition block at Kiminini Comprehensive School. The Government also reported progress in a national digital learning programme, indicating that 10,382 schools have been equipped and over 64,000 teachers trained. These developments represent ongoing stages of implementation, with some projects already launched or inspected, while others are still in the funding or planning phase. The \"Usawa Ni Sawa\" initiative aims to promote equitable opportunities, but its real-world impact depends on the actual delivery of public investments and their alignment with local needs. For the residents of Trans Nzoia, the relevant indicators include the completion of roads, actual electricity connections, functional markets and educational facilities that support teaching and learning.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to embrace the rallying message “Usawa Ni Sawa”, linking it to his administration’s stated commitment to ensuring that every region has an equal opportunity to prosper. The message featured during the President’s development tour of the North Rift, which included road projects, electricity connectivity, market infrastructure and education […] The post…",
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}