President William Ruto has laid out a bold Sh5.1 billion investment plan for Siaya County, targeting key infrastructure upgrades aimed at powering economic growth and improving livelihoods in the region
Highlights:
- Sh1 billion to be invested in upgrading Usenge Pier and port infrastructure
- Sh2.5 billion allocated for building 16 modern markets across the county
- Over 16,000 households to be connected to electricity at a cost of Sh1.6 billion
- Projects expected to boost entrepreneurship and blue economy in Siaya
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President William Ruto hosted a delegation of leaders and business figures from Siaya County at State House, Nairobi, where he outlined the national government’s ambitious development agenda for the region.
A key highlight of the plan is a Sh1 billion investment in the expansion and modernization of Usenge Pier. This initiative is designed to strengthen the blue economy in the county, with enhanced port infrastructure expected to boost trade and fishing activities along Lake Victoria.
In a move to support local traders and enhance access to basic services, President Ruto announced the construction of 16 new markets in Siaya. The markets will be developed at a cost of Sh2.5 billion and are part of a broader effort to uplift grassroots entrepreneurship.
To complement these efforts, the government will also invest Sh1.6 billion in electricity connectivity. Over 16,000 households across the county will be connected to the national grid, aiming to create an enabling environment for small businesses and improve quality of life.
With major investments on the table, will Siaya County become the next frontier of economic transformation in Kenya?
