President William Ruto has confirmed that the construction of the Suneka Airport in Kisii County will commence on Wednesday, April 15. The project, a significant upgrade of the existing airstrip, aims to facilitate commercial air travel and boost economic growth in the region.

• A total of Ksh400 million has been allocated for the project, which is expected to take 8 months to complete.
• The groundbreaking ceremony will be personally led by President William Ruto.
• This upgrade will bring the facility to full airport standards, enhancing connectivity for passengers and cargo to various parts of the country and the world, and is part of a larger infrastructure development plan by the Kenyan government.

President William Ruto is set to launch new rural electrification projects in Kisii and Nyamira counties, aiming to boost livelihoods and expand access to reliable power.

• The projects, managed by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), include markets, schools, churches, and households.
• The Chirichiro Village Electrification Project, valued at Ksh 12.6 million, will connect 91 households and key institutions.
• Residents, including Pastor Job Maugo and Student Isaac Nyaguoka, have welcomed the initiative for its potential to enhance community activities and empower youth.

President William Ruto reaffirmed the UDA and ODM cooperation during a development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties, emphasizing unity and progress under a broad-based government.

• The President announced plans for a KSh300 million Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station in Nyamira at Ikonge.
• He highlighted various development projects, including the construction of Nyamira University College with an allocated KSh500 million.
• The tour also saw the groundbreaking for the KSh100 million Kegogi Modern Market in Kisii and the launch of road construction projects.
• President Ruto criticized opposition leaders for spreading falsehoods and threatening chaos, contrasting their stance with his administration's development record.

President William Ruto defended the UDA–ODM alliance, stating that the "Broad-Based Government" is driving accelerated national development during his tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties.

• President Ruto highlighted the government's development record, including significant investments in education and infrastructure, as a contrast to the opposition's perceived lack of vision.
• Key initiatives announced include the construction of a Standard Gauge Railway station in Nyamira worth KSh300 million, and significant funding for Nyamira University College and a new hospital.
• The President also launched several development projects in Kisii, such as the KSh100 million Kegogi Modern Market and road constructions, emphasizing his commitment to service delivery over divisive politics.

Preparations are in full swing for Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to Italy, aiming to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties. The visit will focus on advancing negotiations in key strategic sectors.

• The state visit to Italy will focus on sectors including water, tourism, digital economy, energy, agriculture, health, and labour mobility.
• Key figures involved include Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
• Discussions will also review progress made since President Mattarella's visit to Kenya in 2023, and preparations are also underway for a visit by Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs.