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August 26, 2026
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Ruto Announces Construction of New International Road, University in Narok

Ruto Announces Construction of New International Road, University in Narok

The announcements come days after former DP Gachagua's visit to the area, where he accused Ruto of making false promises to the locals...

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President William Ruto has announced significant development projects for Emurua Dikirr, including a new university and a major road upgrade.

  • A total of Ksh1.2 billion has been allocated for the establishment of a new university.
  • The university will be named in honour of the late Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno.
  • Construction of a new international Class B road linking Emurua Dikirr to the Rironi-Mau Summit corridor is slated to begin in October.

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President William Ruto has announced significant development projects for Emurua Dikirr, including a new university and a major road upgrade. He also announced that the Narok Airport, a Sh677 million facility aimed at boosting tourism, will be completed within two months. The airport is expected to enhance air connectivity to the Maasai Mara, a key wildlife destination. Separately, two Kenyan tourism agencies, the Tourism Research Institute and the Tourism Finance Corporation, are set to be merged into the Kenya Tourism Board under a new Bill proposed in the National Assembly.

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