Ruto Announces Construction of New State Lodge by December
This comes amid opposition over the location of the planned State Lodge and golf course...
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President William Ruto announced plans to construct a new State Lodge in Meru Town by December 2025, aiming to establish Meru as Kenya's sixth city. This initiative is part of broader efforts to upgrade the region, with significant financial allocations for infrastructure development, though the exact location of the State Lodge remains undisclosed and has sparked environmental concerns.
- Ksh20 billion allocated for road upgrading to achieve Meru's city status.
- Ksh800 million designated for the renovation of Gakoromone market.
- The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns about the potential construction of the State Lodge on Imenti Forest land.
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President Ruto Announces New Funds, a State Lodge, and Demands Recognition for Sh10m Donation - October 2025
President William Ruto has directed Members of Parliament to urgently legislate an Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund to support Kenya's development without relying heavily on debt. The President also announced plans to construct a new State Lodge in Meru Town by December 2025, part of a broader effort to upgrade the region and establish Meru as Kenya's sixth city. Separately, at the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Church’s centenary celebrations in Vihiga County, President Ruto demanded recognition for a Sh10 million donation he had made. He also pledged an additional Sh50 million for a new PAG headquarters while suggesting that the lack of acknowledgment could affect future funding.
