President William Ruto has launched key development projects in Cheptais, Mt Elgon subcounty, Bungoma county, aimed at boosting access to electricity, trade and education.
The projects include the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, a modern market and new classrooms, all targeting improved livelihoods for residents.
“In Cheptais, we launched the Last Mile Connectivity Programme at the work premises of Joshua Odeke, a local welder,” Ruto said on his X account.
He said the Sh1.8 billion programme will connect more than 25,800 households to electricity across the county, expanding opportunities for businesses and homes.
President William Ruto engages with a local welder Joshua Odeke at his
workshop during the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme in Cheptais,
Bungoma county on March 17, 2026. /PCSThe President also launched the Sh185 million Cheptais modern market to provide traders with a conducive working environment and stimulate local commerce.
In addition, he opened new classrooms at Toroso Primary School funded by Safaricom Foundation at a cost of Sh60 million to enhance access to quality education.
“We are firmly determined to unlock the full potential of Mt Elgon subcounty across every critical sector,” Ruto said.
President William Ruto greets a few resident who had turned up to witness
the launch of projects in Cheptais, Bungoma county on March 17, 2026. /PCS
President William Ruto addresses residents during the launch of
development projects in Cheptais, Mt Elgon subcounty, Bungoma county on March
17, 2026. /PCS
Residents of Mt Elgon subcounty follow proceedings during President
William Ruto’s address in Cheptais, Bungoma county on March 17, 2026. /PCS
President William Ruto addresses residents during the launch of
development projects in Cheptais, Mt Elgon subcounty, Bungoma county on March
17, 2026. /PCS
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