President William Ruto on Wednesday, August 27, hosted grassroots leaders from Kiambu County at State House, Nairobi.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, alongside senior political leaders from the region including National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a, Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha, and Kiambaa MP Njuguna Kawanjiku.
Also present were Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia, Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe, Ruiru MP Simon King’ara, Limuru MP John Chege, Kabete MP James Kamau, and Kiambu Town MP John Waithaka, among others.
Following the meeting, Ruto reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering on its promises, pointing to ongoing projects in health, housing, markets, and infrastructure.
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"We made a solemn commitment to the people of Kenya to transform our nation. We are proud to report that this promise is no longer a dream; it is unfolding before our eyes in healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure and employment, among others," he said.
Ruto also highlighted reforms in healthcare, noting that access was being expanded to every Kenyan.
"For example, healthcare is no longer a privilege for the few who can afford, but a right for every Kenyan. We are also digitising our health system to seal the loopholes that crippled the defunct NHIF, ensuring that the new Social Health Authority (SHA) delivers on its mandate. SHA must work, and it will work," he added.
In addition, Ruto said that his administration was investing heavily in the county’s development through market expansion and affordable housing.
"Through bold, deliberate, and resolute decisions, we are delivering the largest markets' development in Kenya’s history, including 30 modern markets in Kiambu County alone at a cost of Ksh4.5 billion. In addition, we are building 15,000 housing units in the county at a total of Ksh30 billion," he further said.
On infrastructure, Ruto pointed out plans for sports facilities and major road projects aimed at boosting connectivity and the local economy.
"We are also breaking new ground in infrastructure. A new 10,000-seater stadium will be built in Thika town. We will also complete the 240km Mau Mau roads in the Kiambu section, and dual the Muthaiga-Ndumberi road at Ksh22 billion and the Northern Bypass for which we have allocated Ksh20 billion," he concluded.
Notably, Ruto on Friday, July 4, hosted leaders from Embu County at State House Nairobi.
The delegation was led by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire.
Also present at the meeting were Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi, and Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi, among others.
The meeting came weeks after Ruto hosted leaders from Siaya County, led by Governor James Orengo, and Kisumu County, led by Governor Anyang' Nyong'o.
