Far from a mere courtesy call, the session brought together the heavy hitters of both the national executive and Kilifi’s local leadership to hammer out a roadmap for the region's economic facelift.
In attendance were key Cabinet members, including Mining and Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho and Investments, Trade, and Industry CS Salim Mvurya, alongside PS Fikirini Jacobs.
Their presence, alongside Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro and Speaker Catherine Kenga, signaled a shift toward a more unified approach between the Bottom-Up national agenda and county-level priorities.
Following the late-night discussions, the President shared a breakdown of the ambitious projects aimed at transforming the coastal county.
The financial commitments discussed are substantial, focusing on infrastructure that touches the daily lives of residents
This includes, housing & education. The President noted that 21 billion allocation has been dedicated to affordable housing projects, modern markets and student hostels.
Secondly, infrastructure where 5 billion has been earmarked for the tarmacking and upgrading of critical road networks to boost trade.
And lastly, 2.2 billion has been allocated for the investment to expand electricity connectivity to underserved rural areas. Not to forget the construction of the Kilifi Stadium, budgeted at KSh900 million.
Beyond the big-ticket infrastructure, the President emphasized quick wins for the people of Kilifi.
Key among these is the expansion of Malindi Airport and the construction of a modern bus park in Mariakani.
Ruto committed to the processing of title deeds across all sub-counties within the next 90 days, addressing a long-standing grievance regarding land tenure.
The meeting reflects a growing trend of direct engagement, where the presidency bypasses traditional bureaucracy to ensure that development funds translate into visible local progress.
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