President Ruto launches 30-kilometer kwa Jomvu-Mariakani Road to enhance transport network
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure expansion as a key driver of economic growth, launching several major projects in Mombasa and Kilifi counties.
Speaking during the launch of the 30-kilometer Kwa Jomvu-Mariakani Road, the President emphasized the crucial role of efficient transport networks in Kenya’s prosperity.
“The expansion of this road will not only improve mobility but also reinforce Kenya’s position as the gateway to Eastern Africa, attract investment, and drive economic growth in the Coast region,” said President Ruto.
The Ksh10 billion project, a collaboration between the government and development partners, is expected to ease traffic congestion and enhance efficiency at the Port of Mombasa, a key trade hub for the region.
In addition to the road project, President Ruto launched the Ksh2 billion Last Mile Connectivity Project in Kilifi County, which aims to provide electricity to 20,000 households.
Recognizing Kilifi as one of Kenya’s fastest-growing counties, he noted that stabilizing power transmission lines would bolster manufacturing and tourism by ensuring a stable electricity supply.
As part of efforts to enhance electricity infrastructure, the President also inspected the Mariakani Power Substation, a critical project aimed at improving power supply reliability in the region.
Tackling the contentious land issue in the Coast region, President Ruto announced that Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands), Hassan Joho (Mining), and Salim Mvurya (Sports) will compile a list of squatters set to benefit from land acquisitions from absentee landlords.
“The land question is going to be resolved because we have the answer,” he assured.
He also intervened in a tax dispute between the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Krystalline Salt Ltd, promising to look into the matter to protect jobs and ensure business continuity in Malindi.
President Ruto urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), explaining that the national health insurance scheme will improve access to healthcare and support vulnerable groups.
“Registration will provide the government with crucial data to determine the number of Kenyans who can pay for SHA and identify those in need of assistance,” he said.
In a move to address housing shortages, the President laid the foundation stone for the Tezo Affordable Housing Project in Kilifi County, vowing to transform the Coast region, which he said had been neglected for years.
“For many years, the Coast has been abandoned, discriminated against, and forgotten. By the will of God, this is the government that will transform the region—and the time is now,” he declared
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki echoed the President’s message, urging leaders to work together in addressing national challenges.
“We must support the President in his efforts to unite all Kenyans for shared prosperity,” he said.
Later in the day, President Ruto inaugurated Mjambere Secondary School in Kisauni, Mombasa, and inspected ongoing construction work on the Mombasa-Mtwapa and Mtwapa-Kilifi roads, reinforcing his commitment to modernizing the country’s infrastructure