President Ruto set for three-day tour of Kisii, Nyamira Counties

President William Ruto will on Thursday embark on a three-day official tour of Kisii, Nyamira as well as Kuria East and West Constituencies.

Addressing the press in Kisii County, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the President's itinerary will feature the launching of a number of key projects in the region in line with the Kenya Kwanza government's bottom-up economic agenda.

"The head of state is expected to launch the upgrading of the 33.3Km Gekano-Rigoma-Amabuko Road, the upgrading of Nyabohanse – Kumumwamu Road and Nyaburu-Oboke-Ragwe," said Mohamed during the presser.

"During his tour of the region, the President will launch the upgrading of the 33.3Km Gekano-Rigoma-Amabuko Road, the upgrading of Nyabohanse – Kumumwamu Road and Nyaburu-Oboke-Ragwe roads."

President Ruto will also commission the Kegati Water project in Kisii and proposed affordable housing project in Sironga, Nyamira County.

The president will similarly hold meetings with a number of elected leaders from the region.

Mohamed also announced the State's plan to supply more than 300,000 MT of various types of fertilizers to farmers during the rainy season.

"As we all know, fertilizers play a crucial role in increasing crop yields and enhancing productivity. However, the high costs have been a major challenge for our farmers, limiting their ability to fully utilize their lands and reap maximum profits," said Mohamed.

"That is why the President took bold steps to address this issue by providing subsidies to farmers, making fertilizers more accessible and affordable, reducing the price from Ksh.7500 to Ksh.3500. He is doing this in a manner that will get rid of cartels and brokers so that farmers can get what they deserve."

To access the Government subsidized fertilizers, a farmer must be digitally registered and the digital registration is ongoing at the Assistant Chief’s offices countrywide.

"Digitization is a key plank of the government’s agenda and is not only important for efficiency but to also enhance traceability, accountability and transparency in fertilizer distribution," said this Sttate House Spokesperson.

"Registered farmers can access fertiliser at KNTC and NCPB stores and once again the government urges farmers to register, access fertilizer, take advantage of the onset of rains and plant."