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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 15, 2025
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Ruto touts Sh110bn investments for Ukambani counties as he winds up tour

To address water scarcity in the region, President Ruto said Thwake Multipurpose Dam would be completed soon at a cost Sh9.6 billion sourced from the African Development Bank...
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President William Ruto concluded his four-day tour of the Ukambani region, announcing over Sh110 billion in investments across Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni counties. These funds are earmarked for various development projects aimed at transforming the livelihoods of the local population, making it the highest amount of resources any government has ever invested in the region.
- A significant Sh64 billion is allocated for 44,000 affordable housing units, 39 modern markets, and 15,000-bed student hostels.
- The government plans to invest Sh30 billion to upgrade 600km of roads in the first phase and Sh6.7 billion to connect 51,000 households with electricity.
- To address water scarcity, the Thwake Multipurpose Dam will be completed at a cost of Sh9.6 billion, and Umaa Dam in Kitui County will be finalized by next year for Sh230 million.
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