President William Ruto has concluded his four-day development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties after launching and inspecting several development projects aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, electricity connectivity, agriculture and business opportunities in the Gusii region.The tour, which brought together national government officials, elected leaders, county representatives, elders and residents, provided an opportunity for the Head of State to outline his administration's development priorities and announce new investments targeting communities across the two counties.

During his visit to Kisii County, President Ruto toured several constituencies, including Kitutu Chache North, Bonchari, South Mugirango, Bobasi and other areas, where he launched road construction projects, education facilities, electricity connections and market infrastructure.

The President said his administration was committed to ensuring that every part of the country benefits from national development programmes, regardless of political differences. He maintained that the government was determined to address historical development challenges in the Gusii region and ensure that residents have access to essential services.

The four-day tour also covered Nyamira County, where the President launched several road and electricity projects before returning to Kisii for the final engagements on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.The President said improved roads would strengthen economic activities by reducing transportation costs and allowing farmers and businesspeople to move their products more efficiently.

In South Mugirango, he also launched the Nyakeyo-Nyamasege Road project and the upgrading of the Sengenya-Openda-Kiagware Road to bitumen standards.

In Bobasi Constituency, the President launched the construction of the Nyagesa-Rianyamanga Road at Kabosi and inspected the Itumbe-Motonto Road.

These projects are expected to improve connectivity between rural communities and major trading centres.

The President said the government would continue investing in road infrastructure because roads are essential for economic growth, agricultural development and access to public services.He explained that collaboration between public institutions and private foundations could help improve learning environments and provide children with facilities that might otherwise take many years to establish.

The President also commissioned the construction of Nyangena Primary School in Bonchari, where 12 modern classrooms are planned to replace old and overcrowded learning structures.

He directed the Ministry of Education, working together with the Teachers Service Commission, to ensure that 12 teachers are posted to the school by the end of December 2026.

The directive was intended to ensure that the completion of classrooms goes hand in hand with the availability of teachers.

Parents in the area have faced challenges associated with overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages, making the proposed improvements important for learners.The institution is expected to expand opportunities for young people interested in pursuing medical and healthcare-related courses.

Its establishment will reduce the need for students from the surrounding communities to travel long distances to other towns in search of medical training opportunities.

The college is expected to support the training of nurses, clinical officers, laboratory technicians and other healthcare professionals as its facilities and programmes expand.

The President said expanding medical training institutions would help strengthen Kenya's healthcare workforce and support the government's wider healthcare objectives.

He also launched the construction and expansion of student hostels at Kisii National Polytechnic.

The hostel project is expected to address accommodation challenges affecting students, particularly those travelling from distant areas to pursue technical and vocational education.The project is expected to benefit farmers, traders and residents who depend on local markets for their livelihoods.

In South Mugirango, the President also laid the foundation stone for the 189-unit Nyachenge Affordable Housing Project.

The housing development forms part of the national government's affordable housing programme, which aims to increase access to decent housing while creating employment opportunities in the construction sector.

These initiatives demonstrate the government's intention to combine infrastructure development with economic empowerment at the community level.The entire road cluster covers approximately 34 kilometres and includes links that will improve access to Nyabogoye Secondary School and surrounding communities.

The government also allocated KSh500 million for 71 electricity connectivity projects in Nyamira County, targeting approximately 6,840 households.

The allocation was distributed across the four constituencies:

Borabu received approximately KSh100.5 million.

Kitutu Masaba received approximately KSh160.6 million.

North Mugirango received approximately KSh137.7 million.

West Mugirango received approximately KSh101.5 million.

These investments are expected to help more households access electricity and support local economic activities.

During the tour, the President also addressed infrastructure development at Nyamira County Referral Hospital.The President also directed the Roads Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, to have a team begin planning for the construction of Magwagwa-Sigowet Bridge, which is expected to connect Nyamira County with Kericho County.

He further pledged to consider the tarmacking of the Nyamaiya-Gekendo-Nyamusi-Chabera Road.

The President said his government wanted development to reach communities across the country and that residents should benefit from improved infrastructure and public services.Among the major activities was the launch of the Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama Road and the flagging off of trucks under the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation's Last Mile Connectivity Programme.

The President said the road would also serve the Ekerubo Affordable Housing Project area, improving access for residents expected to occupy the housing units.

He also announced that the Sosera-Ramasha-Masimba Road would be officially launched the following week.

The President explained that his government wanted development to be distributed fairly across all communities.

He said Kisii and Nyamira had previously experienced challenges associated with stalled road projects and limited infrastructure investment, adding that the government was determined to change the situation.He said Kenya needed leadership that prioritised development rather than ethnic divisions and political hostility.

The President urged local leaders and residents to work together with the national government to ensure that development programmes are successfully implemented.

He also thanked elders and community leaders for their support and encouraged them to continue promoting peace and unity.

During his final engagements at the Kisii Farmers Training Centre, he expressed confidence in the government's development agenda and asked community elders to continue supporting the Broad-Based Government.

He also spoke about the importance of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the government wanted to complete its development commitments.The projects announced cover different sectors that directly affect people's daily lives.

Road construction is expected to improve transportation and agricultural trade. Education investments will provide better learning environments and expand technical training opportunities.

Electricity connectivity will support households and businesses, while water projects are expected to improve access to essential services.

The healthcare investments will also strengthen medical training and service delivery in the region.

However, residents will be looking forward to seeing the projects completed within the promised timelines.

They will particularly be interested in the construction of the announced roads, the opening of the Ibeno KMTC, the completion of Nyangena Primary School classrooms and the delivery of the promised teachers.