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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Northern Kenya through targeted investments in infrastructure, water, energy and agriculture aimed at ending decades of marginalisation in the region.
Speaking after a high-level consultative meeting at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said the government is working closely with leaders from Northern Kenya to tackle the region’s long standing development challenges while accelerating economic growth and improving livelihoods.
The meeting brought together leaders from Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties. It was led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and attended by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, and Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif, alongside other regional leaders.
According to the President, his administration has adopted deliberate policies designed to ensure equitable development across all parts of the country, with Northern Kenya receiving increased attention after years of underdevelopment.
“We are working closely with the leaders of Northern Kenya to address the challenges facing residents in an effort to accelerate the region’s transformation,” President Ruto said.
He noted that the government’s strategy goes beyond infrastructure development, focusing on expanding access to essential public services while creating economic opportunities for local communities.
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A key pillar of the government’s plan is the newly established National Infrastructure Fund, which President Ruto said will mobilise resources for large-scale development projects across the region.
The fund is expected to finance major investments in energy generation, water harvesting and storage facilities, irrigation schemes, and other strategic infrastructure intended to unlock Northern Kenya’s vast agricultural and industrial potential.
The President argued that reliable water infrastructure and expanded irrigation would help transform arid and semi-arid areas into productive agricultural zones, boosting food security, creating jobs, and improving household incomes.
He also stressed that improved energy infrastructure would support industrialisation, attract private investment, and stimulate economic activities across the five counties.
Regional leaders welcomed the government’s renewed focus on Northern Kenya, expressing optimism that closer collaboration between the national and county governments would speed up implementation of priority development projects.
The consultative meeting forms part of a broader series of engagements by the Kenya Kwanza administration aimed at strengthening partnerships with county governments and ensuring national development projects are aligned with local priorities.
The latest commitment is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to bridge regional development disparities while improving access to infrastructure and public services in historically underserved areas.
If successfully implemented, the proposed investments could significantly reshape Northern Kenya’s economic landscape by enhancing connectivity, boosting agricultural production, supporting industrial growth, and creating new opportunities for millions of residents.
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