President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto in Kericho. Photo/PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged residents of Kericho County in the heart of the populous Rift Valley to stay united behind Jubilee to allow the Government continue with its transformational development work.
The President, who was on a daylong tour of Kericho County, said his Administration has committed to deliver progress for all Kenyans.
He said his Government has kept its promise to improve infrastructure and invest in projects that are changing Kenya for the better.
“I am seeking a second term so that we can continue building on the development we have already implemented in the last four years,” said the President.
The President said the Jubilee Government’s achievements include the installation of modern medical equipment in two top hospitals in every county, construction of roads, provision of free maternity and Nation Hospital Insurance Fund medical cover for a year for mother and child upon delivery in public health facilities among other initiatives.
For Kericho County, President Kenyatta said in the last four year his administration has initiated construction of several roads covering a stretch of 350 kilometres, some of which are already complete while others are at different stages of completion.
The President pointed out that the number of households connected to electricity in the county has doubled in the last four years.
“We have subsidized fertilize which now costs Kshs 1800 down from Kshs 6000 and we plan to further subsidize it so that farmers can buy it at Kshs 1200 by December. We have allocated funds in our budget to make secondary education free beginning next year. We also have installed streetlights to support a 24-hour economy, creating a conducive environment for both small and large businesses to thrive. These and other initiatives are the reason why we are seeking re-election to continue implementing,” President Kenyatta said.