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[PHOTOS] Projects Ruto launched in Igembe South, Kirinyaga

The President, accompanied by Kindiki, launched projects to benefit the residents.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News02 April 2025 - 20:45
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In Summary


  • In Igembe, the President commissioned the Nkuene Electricity Sub-Station, South Imenti, Meru County.
  • Ruto said more than 20,000 households will benefit from over 375 electricity projects the government is implementing.
President William Ruto commissions the Nguene Electricity Substation, Igembe South, Meru, on April 2, 2025.

President William Ruto on Wednesday launched several projects in Meru and Kirinyaga counties during his tour of Mt Kenya region.

The President, accompanied by the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, launched the projects as part of his second day of his visit to the Mountain.

In Kirinyaga, the President commissioned the Artificial Insemination Centre, Mwea.

President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Governor Anne Waiguru, among other leaders, during a tour in Kirinyaga on April 2, 2025/ PCS 

Ruto said the artificial insemination for goats the government has introduced will ensure the county improves animal breeds and enhances productivity.

This, he said, will further government’s food security agenda and boost farmers’ earnings.

President William Ruto and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, among other leaders, dancing to traditional tunes in Kirinyaga on April 2, 2025/ PCS 

In Igembe, the President commissioned the Nkuene Electricity Sub-Station, South Imenti, Meru county.

Ruto said more than 20,000 households will benefit from over 375 electricity projects the government is implementing in Buuri, Central Imenti, Igembe Central, Igembe North, Igembe South, North Imenti, Tigania East and Tigania West constituencies.

President William Ruto addressing residents at Kagio market, Kirinyaga County, on April 2, 2025/ PCS 

Ruto said electricity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for every Kenyan.

The President said the government has made electricity reliable and affordable, connecting more households to power to spur entrepreneurship and economic transformation.

Artificial Insemination Centre in Mwea, Kirinyaga county which President Ruto commissioned on April 2, 2025/ PCS.
President William Ruto addressing residents in Igembe South on April 2, 2025.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders in Igembe South during the Mt Kenya region tour on April 2, 2025/ PCS 

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