President William Ruto is set to begin a five-day working tour of the western region on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
The tour, according to a statement by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, will cover Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, and Kakamega counties.
“During the tour, he will inaugurate, commission, and inspect various government projects that directly benefit Kenyans, aligning with the government’s bottom-up economic agenda,” Mohamed said.
During the tour, the President is expected to preside over the launch of the Mulukhoba Fish Landing Site, open a county hospital, and dedicate a library at Alupe University in Busia County.
He will also initiate the ‘220 unit’ Milimani Estate affordable housing project in Lurambi, Kakamega County.
“The President will also preside over the launch of the construction of the Bungoma County Aggregation and Industrial Park in Bungoma County, and tour the Nzoia sugar company, among other projects. He will also inaugurate the Emuhaya sub-county hospital in Vihiga County,” Mohamed added.
Ruto is also scheduled to chair a cabinet meeting at Kakamega State Lodge, as well as a meeting with local farmers.
“Throughout the working tour, President Ruto aims to engage closely with both the people and leadership of the region, emphasizing his commitment to the region’s development,” he added.
