Ruto: Sh4.4bn road project to transform Kerio Valley, curb banditry
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 – President William Ruto has said government investments in roads, irrigation, electricity connectivity and modern markets are transforming the previously conflict-prone Kerio Valley into an emerging economic hub.
Ruto said the projects were opening up the region to trade and investment while creating economic opportunities aimed at addressing banditry and cattle rustling.
Speaking in Sigor town, West Pokot County, after inspecting the construction of the 35-kilometre Kopasi River-Lomut-Sigor-Marich Pass road, the President said the government was committed to ensuring equitable distribution of development resources across the country.
