Ruto launches Coast tour with 200,000 title deeds and Lamu refinery groundbreaking
President William Ruto has started an eight-day development tour of Kenya's Coast region. The tour includes handing out nearly 200,000 title deeds across several counties and officially breaking ground for a new refinery in Lamu. The journey covers Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu, focusing on land ownership and industrial development.
Key points
- President Ruto begins an 8-day Coast tour starting Saturday
- Nearly 200,000 title deeds to be issued in the region
- Groundbreaking held for a new refinery in Lamu
- Tour covers six Coast counties: Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River, Lamu
Why it matters
This tour highlights key government efforts to boost land ownership security and industrial growth on the Coast, providing residents with greater economic opportunities and infrastructure development. It also signals increased focus on Coast counties that are vital to Kenya's economy and development agenda.
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