President William Ruto announced the government is investing over KSh110 billion to transform livelihoods in Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni counties, a significantly higher amount than any previous administration. This investment, outlined during his four-day tour of the Ukambani region, targets critical economic sectors to improve the lives of local residents.

• KSh64 billion is allocated for 44,000 affordable housing units, 39 modern markets, and 15,000-bed student hostels.
• The government of Kenya is investing KSh30 billion to upgrade 600km of roads in the first phase.
• KSh6.7 billion will connect 51,000 households with electricity in the next six months.
• The Thwake Multipurpose Dam will be completed at a cost of KSh9.6 billion, and Umaa Dam in Kitui County by next year at KSh230 million, to address water scarcity.
• Projects include a private investor's KSh40 billion clinker and cement factory in Mwingi, expected to create 5,000 jobs.