President Ruto meets grassroots leaders from Murang’a
The President said it is crucial that the country works its way to the First World in next 20 years. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto met with grassroots leaders from Murang’a County, emphasizing Kenya's potential to become a developed nation within 20 years through unity and transformative government programs. He highlighted stalled progress compared to 1960s’ peers like Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea, attributing it to past decisions and promising a new path forward.
- The government has allocated over KSh29 billion for development projects in Murang’a County, including KSh23 billion for 10,300 housing units and KSh2.3 billion for 23 fresh produce markets.
- Significant investments are also directed towards education, with KSh3 billion for the construction of 6,800-bed student hostels, and infrastructure, including KSh3.5 billion for road tarmacking and KSh800 million for electricity connections.
- The President also noted the upgrade of Kenneth Matiba Hospital at KSh200 million and progress on Mau Mau roads, now 65 percent complete from 20 percent when he took office.
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