President Ruto Tours in Nyanza

President William Ruto embarked on a four-day tour of the Nyanza region on Friday, October 6. The tour encompassed Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Migori counties.

Aims of the Tour
The tour aimed to launch projects to enhance the residents’ quality of life, aligning with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The BETA agenda prioritizes areas such as bringing down the cost of living, eradicating hunger and job creation, expanding the tax base, improving foreign exchange balance, and promoting inclusive growth through interventions in five core sectors.

Projects Launched
In Kisumu, Ruto launched the groundbreaking of the Kabonyo Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Center of Excellence in Nyando. The project is worth Sh1 billion and is aimed at enhancing food security, innovation, and employment in Fisheries and Aquaculture. He also commissioned the Lake Basin Mall, a significant retail and entertainment hub. The President also launched the Koru-Bible College Road to improve connectivity, and he launched the MV Uhuru 2, a ship that will operate on Lake Victoria.

In Siaya County, the President launched the upgrading to the Bitumen standard of the 27km Bondo- Uyawi-Kibanga-Liunda Road. He also launched a digital laboratory at Mutumbu Technical Training Institute and oversaw the launch of the construction of a Level 4 hospital in the Ugenya constituency.

While in Homa Bay County, the President spearheaded the launch of the construction of the 53 km Mfangano Island Ring Road and the upgrading to the Bitumen standard of the 74km Mbita- Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori Road. He also visited Victory Fish Farms in Sindo and launched the rehabilitation of the Homa Bay Pier and other piers.

Engaging with Locals
During his tour, President Ruto engaged with residents of the region, met farmers, interacted with local leaders, and chaired a cabinet meeting at the Kisumu State Lodge in Kisumu County.

Public Reaction
The tour was well received by locals who turned out in large numbers to welcome President Ruto. The president’s visit was seen as a significant step towards fostering unity and development in Nyanza region. Local leaders also played a crucial role in ensuring that President Ruto’s tour went smoothly.

This tour marks a significant step in President Ruto’s efforts to connect with local communities and drive development projects that align with his government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.