Modernise Kitale Town: Deals Governor Natembeya Signed With Ruto

President William Ruto and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Wednesday, March 15 agreed to expand and modernise Kitale Town to cater for the growing population in the region.

The duo held a meeting at State House, with President Ruto expressing his commitment to upgrading the roads within the town and fixing the sewerage lines.

The Head of State, in a statement by State House, expressed regret that Kitale is in a sorry state yet it has a huge potential of becoming a city. As a result, at least 150 acres of land will be availed to give room for the town’s expansion.

President William Ruto (right) and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya take a stroll at State House Gardens on March 15, 2023. /STATE HOUSE KENYA

The President spoke when he met Trans-Nzoia County leadership at State House, Nairobi. Also present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha, Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei, MPs Lillian Siyoi, Patrick Simiyu, Allan Chesang’ and Ferdinand Wanyonyi were also in attendance.

The President promised that the government will upgrade to bitumen standard the 15-kilometre Kipsongo-Kitalale road. Also to be upgraded, he went on, are the 28-Kilometre Airstrip-Saboti-Gituamba-Kaptama and the 75-Kilometre Turbo-Barbaton-Kissawai-Endebess roads.

He observed that it was the Government’s commitment to transform the county to make it a better place for everyone.

“In less than three months, we will equip the Trans-Nzoia County Referral Hospital with the most modern facilities," he stated.

On his part, Gachagua asked the leaders to work together in uplifting the lives of the people.

Mudavadi backed a previous statement by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) asking Kenyans to go to work on Monday, March 20, ignoring Azimio leader Raila Odinga's declaration of a public holiday to allow Kenyans to participate in the mass action demonstrations.

Natembeya, who was elected under the Democratic Alliance Party (DAP), ruled out his participation in the demonstrations led by his Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa and other Azimio principals, further insisting that he is in the Government and “we are not turning back”.

“There is no room for demonstrations in Trans-Nzoia. It is time to work and serve the people,” he said.

President William Ruto addresses a meeting at State House Nairobi on Friday, March 15. /STATE HOUSE KENYA