President Ruto returns from Kazakhstan, begins five-day coast development tour

President Ruto returns from Kazakhstan, begins five-day coast development tour

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State House said the tour will focus on the inspection, commissioning and launch of infrastructure, electricity and housing projects across the six coastal counties

President William Ruto has embarked on a five-day development tour of the coast region immediately after returning from a two-day State visit to Kazakhstan.
President Ruto began the tour in Mombasa, where land ownership is expected to dominate part of his agenda through the launch of an accelerated title deeds issuance programme targeting residents across the Coast region.
State House said the tour will focus on the inspection, commissioning and launch of infrastructure, electricity and housing projects across the six coastal counties.

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While in Mombasa, Ruto is also expected to inspect the Nyali Affordable Housing project before proceeding to Kilifi, where he will commission the Mariakani Power Sub-Station in Kaloleni Constituency and launch several last-mile electricity connectivity projects in Malindi, Ganze, Mariakani and Mjanaheri.
In Kilifi, the President is also scheduled to break ground for the Tezo–Kakanjuni road project in Kilifi North and the upgrading of the Mjanaheri–Ngomeni road in Magarini.
He will further preside over the laying of foundation stones for markets in Kaloleni and Ganze, as well as the proposed Kilifi Stadium.

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The President is further expected to hand over fishing boats to groups in Malindi in efforts aimed at boosting the blue economy sector along the Coast.
Ruto will then head to Garsen in Tana River County, where he is expected to launch the construction of the Garsen Teachers Training College and preside over the groundbreaking of the Minjila Affordable Housing project.
The President’s itinerary will later take him to Lamu, where he is set to commission the completed Kizingitini Fish Market in Lamu East and inspect the Hindi Modern Market in Lamu West.
He is also expected to launch electricity connectivity projects and break ground for the A7 Junction Safirisi–Ndeu road.
Ruto will also tour Kwale, where he is scheduled to launch last-mile electricity projects in Kinango, Lunga Lunga and Diani in Msambweni Constituency.
The President will also commission the Diani Modern Market and preside over the groundbreaking of student hostels at Lunga Lunga Technical and Vocational College.

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