President William Ruto announced a significant injection of funds for road construction, promising a Ksh20 billion payout to contractors starting next week. This follows the recent settlement of Ksh177 billion in pending road bills earlier this year.

• A total of KSh8 billion has been allocated to Nyeri County for road expansion across all constituencies.
• Key infrastructure projects highlighted include the Mau Mau roads, the nearly complete Kenol-Marua dual carriageway, and the construction of 5,700 affordable houses in Nyeri County.
• The Head of State also discussed advancements in healthcare, with the Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital being elevated to national status and receiving KSh500 million for upgrades.