Ruto and Sakaja Unveil Major Development Projects in Nairobi During Five-Day Tour
NAIROBI — President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja concluded a five-day tour of the city this week, unveiling a host of ambitious development projects aimed at transforming Nairobi’s healthcare, housing, education, and infrastructure landscape. Among the key initiatives is the 400-bed Mutuini County Hospital, slated for completion by August 2025, which will provide specialized services including ICU, HDU, and renal care to help decongest major referral hospitals. The leaders also launched the Umoja Sewerage System, a major rehabilitation project covering 260 kilometers of sewer lines in areas such as Umoja, Kayole, and Donholm, aimed at resolving chronic drainage challenges across the city.
The tour highlighted Nairobi’s commitment to affordable housing and urban renewal, with the Southlands Lang’ata Affordable Housing Project expected to deliver 15,000 units and create thousands of jobs. Additional housing developments are underway in Woodley, Pangani, and Jevanjee, while projects in Bahati and Kariobangi North await approval. President Ruto and Governor Sakaja also focused on education and nutrition, expanding the Dishi Na County school feeding program to cover over 316,000 learners across 230 schools. The Zawadi Comprehensive School Central Kitchen received approval for a chapati-making machine, ensuring students have access to freshly prepared meals in a hygienic environment.
Markets and small business empowerment featured prominently, with at least 20 new markets planned or under construction to provide structured spaces for traders. The Toi Market redevelopment, a KSh 500 million investment, and the groundbreaking of the Riruta Modern Market in Dagoretti South are expected to be completed within months, alongside projects in Majimazuri, Jogoo Road, and Kangemi. In education, Ruto announced a KSh 1 billion investment for 3,500 new classrooms and inspected expansions at Ayany Primary and Junior School, pledging 10 additional classrooms. As the tour concluded, both leaders emphasized unity and cooperation, urging residents to support the ongoing transformation as Nairobi prepares for a new era of infrastructure, social services, and economic opportunities.