Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has pledged to complete stalled road projects and support the construction of a Level 4 Hospital in Ol Kalou constituency, saying it follows concerns raised by residents of the area.
Speaking at the memorial service of the area Member of Parliament, David Kiaraho, Ruto said he had received a long list of infrastructure priorities from local leaders and residents, particularly on roads, and assured them that the government would act.
“I have been given a long list of roads, and I want to assure the people here that we will complete them,” Ruto said.
He specifically pointed to key road links in the area, noting that poor infrastructure has continued to hinder movement and economic activity.
“The road from Mumbi to Pasenga and other connecting roads will be completed. I want to assure the people here that we will ensure these roads are done,” he said.
The President acknowledged that inadequate road networks have affected the transport of farm produce and limited access to markets and essential services, saying improving connectivity remains a priority for his administration.
He said the planned upgrades would open up the region economically, ease transport challenges for farmers and improve access to schools, hospitals and other public services.
In addition to roads, Ruto also pledged government support to complete a stalled Level Four hospital in the constituency.
The President said residents had directly appealed to him to intervene, noting that the project had stalled due to lack of funds despite earlier efforts to begin construction.
“Residents told me their Level 4 hospital is incomplete, and, indeed, the hospital is not finished,” Ruto said.
He noted that the project had been initiated by local leadership but could not proceed due to financial constraints.
“They said they do not have the funds to complete the hospital, and that is why the national government will step in to ensure it is completed,” he added.
Ruto said improving access to healthcare remains a key priority, adding that completion of the facility will ease pressure on other hospitals in the region.
