Kenya: Ruto Offers Historic Apology to Northern Kenya Over Years of State Neglect

Kenya: Ruto Offers Historic Apology to Northern Kenya Over Years of State Neglect

Wajir -- President William Ruto has issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for decades of State-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect that have resulted in the region severely lagging behind in national development.

Ruto tips multi-billion shillings projects to open up Northern Kenya economy

President William Ruto has called his administration’s investment in Northern Kenya as deliberate efforts to open up the region for economic prosperity. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day in Wajir County, President Ruto apologized for the previous administrations’ exclusion of the region in national development. He said currently the government is investing Ksh 38.5 billion to support various development projects in Wajir, Garissa, Mandera co…

Ruto Pledges Inclusive Development After Apologising to Northern Kenya

President William Ruto used this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County to acknowledge the historical marginalisation of northern Kenya, apologising for decades of exclusion and uneven development that have left the region lagging behind much of the country. Speaking at the Wajir County Stadium, the President said many communities in northern Kenya had not […]