NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has unveiled a comprehensive plan to improve infrastructure, education, and the environment in Nairobi County, with a significant investment of Ksh.4 billion allocated for road construction and rehabilitation.
Speaking during a Sunday service at the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, President Ruto emphasized the importance of enhancing mobility in the capital city by building new feeder roads and completing stalled projects initially started by the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS).
“We will pick them all up, finish them and do more so that Nairobi can be the city we will all be proud to live in,” President Ruto affirmed.
The President also pledged to rehabilitate and clean Nairobi River within the next two years, with contracts for the cleanup set to be finalized by the end of January.
He urged Nairobi residents to support the initiative, stating, “I have told the people of this city to give me this year and the next, and Nairobi River will be clean.”
Additionally, President Ruto addressed Nairobi’s water supply challenges, announcing the upcoming commissioning of the Northern Collector Tunnel, which will provide an extra 140 million litres of water to the city’s estates.
In the education sector, President Ruto revealed that 5,000 classrooms have been constructed across Nairobi County, with plans to allocate more funds for additional classrooms in the current financial year.
He highlighted his personal commitment by funding the construction of 100 classrooms, including projects at Nairobi, Lenana Primary, Jamhuri schools, and State House Girls.
“I mean business on matters of education of the children of Nairobi City,” he stressed.
During his visit to Nairobi School, President Ruto inspected the ongoing construction of a science complex, two dormitories, and eight classrooms, attributing improved education performance to increased government investment.
“Even the (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination) results released this week demonstrate that education is improving. The performance has been better this year than last year,” he noted.
President Ruto also reflected on the country’s economic recovery, citing improvements in inflation, the dollar exchange rate, and interest rates over the past two years.
He urged leaders to seize the “historical moment” of a broad-based government to accelerate development.
“We have a moment in history when God has put us together in a broad-based government so that we drive the development of our country faster,” he said.
In a call for unity, the President asked religious faiths and Kenyans to pray for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission Chairperson, emphasizing that the role would elevate Kenya’s international standing.
“Pray for him as you pray for the nation because that position is not his; it is for the whole continent and us as a country,” he said.
The service was attended by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, MPs, MCAs, and other leaders, further underscoring the collaborative effort in advancing Nairobi’s development agenda.
Speaking during a Sunday service at the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, President Ruto emphasized the importance of enhancing mobility in the capital city by building new feeder roads and completing stalled projects initially started by the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS).
“We will pick them all up, finish them and do more so that Nairobi can be the city we will all be proud to live in,” President Ruto affirmed.
The President also pledged to rehabilitate and clean Nairobi River within the next two years, with contracts for the cleanup set to be finalized by the end of January.
He urged Nairobi residents to support the initiative, stating, “I have told the people of this city to give me this year and the next, and Nairobi River will be clean.”
Additionally, President Ruto addressed Nairobi’s water supply challenges, announcing the upcoming commissioning of the Northern Collector Tunnel, which will provide an extra 140 million litres of water to the city’s estates.
In the education sector, President Ruto revealed that 5,000 classrooms have been constructed across Nairobi County, with plans to allocate more funds for additional classrooms in the current financial year.
He highlighted his personal commitment by funding the construction of 100 classrooms, including projects at Nairobi, Lenana Primary, Jamhuri schools, and State House Girls.
“I mean business on matters of education of the children of Nairobi City,” he stressed.
During his visit to Nairobi School, President Ruto inspected the ongoing construction of a science complex, two dormitories, and eight classrooms, attributing improved education performance to increased government investment.
“Even the (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination) results released this week demonstrate that education is improving. The performance has been better this year than last year,” he noted.
President Ruto also reflected on the country’s economic recovery, citing improvements in inflation, the dollar exchange rate, and interest rates over the past two years.
He urged leaders to seize the “historical moment” of a broad-based government to accelerate development.
“We have a moment in history when God has put us together in a broad-based government so that we drive the development of our country faster,” he said.
In a call for unity, the President asked religious faiths and Kenyans to pray for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission Chairperson, emphasizing that the role would elevate Kenya’s international standing.
“Pray for him as you pray for the nation because that position is not his; it is for the whole continent and us as a country,” he said.
The service was attended by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, MPs, MCAs, and other leaders, further underscoring the collaborative effort in advancing Nairobi’s development agenda.
