President William Ruto, on Tuesday, undertook a comprehensive tour of Kwale County, where he launched and inspected various development projects aimed at transforming the region’s economic and social landscape. Accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other leaders, Ruto emphasized his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, education, and healthcare.
Among the key initiatives he launched was the Sh1.4 billion Last Mile Connectivity Project, which is expected to provide electricity to over 12,700 households across the county. This electrification initiative is anticipated to unlock new opportunities for economic growth by powering agribusiness and the blue economy, thereby fostering wealth creation and improving the livelihoods of residents.
“I flagged off the Last Mile Phase IV Connectivity Projects at Kiwegu Secondary School grounds in Vanga, Kwale County,” President Ruto stated. “This initiative will enhance access to electricity, ultimately driving economic development in the region.”
In addition to the electrification project, President Ruto commissioned fully equipped classrooms and a laboratory at Kiwegu Secondary School. This investment in education is aimed at improving the quality of learning and ensuring that students in the region have access to better academic resources.
Furthering his development agenda, the President laid the foundation stone for an X-Ray block and opened a theatre block at Mkogani Sub-County Hospital. These healthcare improvements are expected to enhance medical services in the county, providing residents with better access to diagnostic and surgical care.
While in the coastal region, President Ruto also visited Mombasa, where he inaugurated the Likoni Technical and Vocational College. The institution is set to equip young people with technical skills to enhance their employability and drive industrial growth. Additionally, he inspected the Changamwe National Housing Corporation (NHC) affordable housing project, which forms part of his administration’s broader efforts to provide decent and affordable housing for Kenyans.
Addressing Changamwe residents, the President also issued 450 title deeds, a move aimed at resolving long-standing land ownership disputes that have left many families in precarious conditions. “We are issuing title deeds in the coastal region to address the historical land problem, ensuring residents gain socio-economic benefits from owning land,” he stated.
Looking ahead, President Ruto announced that on Friday, he will oversee the signing of an agreement with the African Export-Import Bank to establish the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone in Mombasa. The bank is set to contribute an initial investment of Sh30 billion for the project, which is expected to stimulate industrial growth and create employment opportunities in the region.
Through these initiatives, the Ruto administration continues to push forward its development agenda, aiming to enhance infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment for the coastal communities.
