President William Ruto has announced a Sh15 billion investment package for Wajir County that will fund the construction of 18 modern markets, 2,000-bed student hostels and 4,600 affordable housing units, as the government steps up development projects in Northern Kenya.
The announcement was made during the President’s visit to Wajir County as part of a wider tour of the North Eastern region that coincided with the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, which were hosted in Wajir for the first time in Kenya’s history since independence.
The visit forms part of the government’s broader effort to expand infrastructure and public services in a region that has long faced development challenges
According to the President, the planned projects are intended to improve livelihoods, create jobs and support economic activity across the county.
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“We are investing Sh15 billion in Wajir County to build 18 modern markets, 2,000-bed student hostels and 4,600 affordable housing units, initiatives that will expand economic opportunities, improve living standards and create jobs for the residents,” Ruto
The affordable housing programme is expected to provide homes for thousands of families while generating employment opportunities for residents through construction and related service
The markets are designed to provide traders with improved facilities and boost commerce in various parts of the county, while the student hostels are expected to increase access to accommodation for learners pursuing higher education.
During his visit to Eldas Constituency on Tuesday, the President laid the foundation stone for a 580-bed hostel project at Eldas Teachers Training College. The facility is expected to help address accommodation shortages and support efforts to expand access to teacher education in the region
Ruto also commissioned the Sh460 million Eldas Water Supply Project and announced an additional Sh900 million allocation to further improve water access for residents.
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The investment is aimed at increasing the availability of clean and reliable water in an area that has historically faced recurring water shortages.
Addressing residents in Eldas town, the President called on parents across Northern Kenya to take advantage of government investments in education by ensuring that children are enrolled in school and remain in the education system.
The Wajir projects are part of a broader development agenda being rolled out across North Eastern Kenya