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June 2, 2026
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Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Major Infrastructure, Power and Water Projects Push

Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Major Infrastructure, Power and Water Projects Push

The Head of State said Northern Kenya, which has long faced historical marginalisation, is now central to the country’s growth strategy and economic transformation. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Northern Kenya by pledging increased government investment in infrastructure and essential services, emphasizing the region's central role in national development.

  • The government is investing KSh4.1 billion in Wajir for rural electrification, aiming to connect 26,000 households.
  • President Ruto commissioned and inspected several projects, including the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) and the Eldas Water Supply Project.
  • He also urged residents to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), currently at 35% uptake in Wajir, and directed security agencies to enforce school attendance.

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