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June 1, 2026
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Ruto offers historic apology to Northern Kenya over years of State negle

Ruto offers historic apology to Northern Kenya over years of State negle

President William Ruto has formally apologised to Northern Kenya for decades of marginalisation, promising accelerated development, education, healthcare and infrastructure investments during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir..

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President William Ruto has issued a historic apology to the people of Northern Kenya for decades of State-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect, acknowledging the severe underdevelopment in the region.

  • The apology was delivered during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir Stadium, the first national holiday to be marked in Northern Kenya.
  • President Ruto attributed the neglect to policies like Cabinet Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965, which concentrated development on "high potential" areas.
  • His administration is implementing affirmative action initiatives, including abolishing discriminatory practices for national ID and birth certificate issuance, establishing teacher training colleges, and fast-tracking the establishment of Wajir University.

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