President William Ruto has announced that he will travel to Italy next week on an official visit aimed at advancing development priorities.
While speaking on Monday, April 13, in Ikonge, Nyamira County, the Head of State said a key agenda of the trip will be to seek funding for the upgrade of Nyamira County Referral Hospital.
William Ruto revealed that the government is targeting approximately Ksh1 billion to modernize and elevate the facility to a higher standard of care.
President William Ruto to visit Italy on diplomatic mission next week. Photo: Courtesy.
He added that a technical team had already been dispatched to assess the hospital’s condition, and their findings underscored the need for urgent improvements.
“Your hospital needs a bit of work; it is in a rather poor state. I have sent my people to the county government to conduct a survey, and we have agreed that we want to upgrade your hospital.I will be going to Italy next week. Among the things I will be seeking is Ksh1 billion for the Nyamira hospital. Shouldn’t we upgrade that hospital? Ruto posed.
At the same event,Ruto announced plans to establish a Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station in Ikonge, Nyamira County, to improve transport of passengers and goods to Nairobi and other regions.
He said the government will construct a KSh300 million station as part of efforts to boost regional connectivity and economic activity.
The Head of State urged residents to prepare for increased trade opportunities, noting the station would ease movement of goods to the capital.
