[PHOTOS] Ruto meets Northern Kenya leaders at State House, Nairobi
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President William Ruto met with leaders from five Northern Kenya counties to discuss accelerating regional development projects. The administration aims to address historical underinvestment through infrastructure, healthcare, and water initiatives under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Why it matters
The meeting signals a shift in national policy toward prioritizing historically marginalized regions to ensure equitable economic growth.
President William Ruto addressing leaders from Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties at State House, Nairobi/PCS
President William Ruto on Monday hosted leaders from Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties at State House, Nairobi, for consultations on accelerating development in the Northern Kenya region.
The meeting brought together Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama and Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif, alongside other regional leaders, to deliberate on key development priorities and government projects in the five counties.
Ruto has repeatedly reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming Northern Kenya, saying the region will no longer be marginalised in national development.
He has said his government is deliberately investing in infrastructure, education, healthcare, water and security projects to ensure residents enjoy the same opportunities as other parts of the country.
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