60 years of neglect... Kenyan President affirms: We will develop the north of the country

Written by Mohamed Salem

The Kenyan president confirmed William RothHe said his administration addressed 60 years of neglect in northern Kenya by accelerating vital infrastructure and initiating government programs.

“We have embarked on an ambitious development program to install new generators, including nine in Mandera County, to keep the lights on and are working with neighboring Ethiopia to connect the region to the grid,” Ruto said during a tour. electricity“.

National Infrastructure Fund

The Kenyan president added: “Through the National Infrastructure Fund, northern Kenya will become the biggest target for large-scale irrigation investments for food production because the region has vast lands and good soil.”.

At the same time, the region needs massive infrastructure development in roads and airports, including the 750-kilometer-long Isolo-Mandera road, which is already under construction, according to the Kenyan president.

He emphasized: To support education, we are taking positive steps in the region by employing 1,800 local teachers next month, which will enhance stability and continuity in learning.

Supporting education in Kenya

Earlier today, Kenyan President William Ruto directed Education Minister Julius Ogamba to immediately disburse all funding allocated for the second term to all government schools before the official start of the second term.

The Kenyan president's directives aim to ensure the smooth operation of the education system in the country, free from any financial obstacles that could negatively impact it. In his address, Ruto emphasized his administration's commitment to guaranteeing that schools receive their allocated funds on time to facilitate the educational process.

During his speech at the National Drama Festival ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nairobi on Friday, April 17, the President of Kenya directed the Ministry of Education to ensure that the full amount of funding allocated for the second term, amounting to 23 billion Kenyan shillings, is transferred to all schools before next week, in preparation for the reopening of schools.

The Kenyan president added: ’As we did last year, we ensured that the funds allocated for financial allowances arrived before the start of the school year. The Minister of Education is here, and he will be responsible for ensuring that the 23 billion Kenyan shillings allocated for financial allowances arrive on time before the start of the school year. We will disburse the funds in advance to ensure that our teachers have all the necessary resources before the start of the school year.’.