Ruto announces new investments in power, healthcare and sports in West Pokot
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced significant infrastructure investments in West Pokot, including a new market, stadium upgrades, and expanded electricity and healthcare facilities. These projects are part of a broader effort to boost local development and service delivery.
Why it matters
Government-led infrastructure projects in rural regions are central to national development strategies and the expansion of public services like healthcare and energy access.
President William Ruto flags off the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in Makutano, Kapenguria Constituency, West Pokot County, on October 16, 2026. / PCS President William Ruto has announced an additional Sh300 million to build a second market in Kapenguria, West Pokot County, citing the growing number of traders in the area.
The President said the new market would be built in January 2027 after an assessment established that the ongoing Sh147 million Makutano Modern Market would not accommodate all traders.
The announcement came as Ruto continued his 10-day tour of the North Rift Valley on October 16, inspecting development projects and launching new initiatives in the county.
The Makutano Modern Market is 69 per cent complete and is scheduled for completion in December 2026.
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