President William Ruto addresses residents at Kijebi Modern Market in Suba South on September 17, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto Thursday wrapped up his tour of the Nyanza region with a renewed focus on markets, affordable housing and other development projects.
Ruto further challenged leaders seeking to lead the country to present clear plans and workable solutions.
Ruto made the remarks as he toured Homa Bay county, the final leg of his Nyanza development tour that began in Kisumu before moving to Siaya and Migori.
In Homa Bay, the President commenced the tour by inspecting the ongoing construction of Misambi modern market in Kabondo-Kasipul Constituency.
He then handed over Kendu Bay modern market in Karachuonyo and opened Kijebi modern market in Suba South.
Kijebi Modern Market in Suba South/PCSRuto said the government was investing Sh3.5 billion in 21 modern markets in Homa Bay county, describing the construction of 600 modern markets across the country as unprecedented.
“The ongoing construction of 600 modern markets is unprecedented in our country, and no other administration has built this kind of infrastructure since our independence in 1963,” he said.
He said the markets were being constructed in response to a promise to provide traders with decent and dignified spaces to conduct business.
Misambi market is expected to accommodate 200 traders and is scheduled for completion in November.
Kijebi modern market in Suba South/PCSKendu Bay market, which was handed over during the tour, will accommodate 300 Mama Mboga and other traders.
Ruto also linked the markets to the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), saying the programme was transforming cities, towns and trading centres through housing and supporting infrastructure, including roads, water and sewerage systems.
He said the government was investing Sh27 billion in affordable housing, modern markets and hostels for students in universities, technical colleges and Kenya Medical Training Colleges.
In Migori on Wednesday, Ruto used his development tour to challenge leaders aspiring to the presidency to present their plans to Kenyans.
“Leaders without a clear vision, practical plans and workable solutions risk holding back the progress and prosperity of our nation,” he said.
“Every leader aspiring to the leadership of Kenya must present to the country their agenda, plan and vision.”
President William Ruto addresses residents at Kijebi Modern Market in Suba South on September 17, 2026/PCSThe President launched construction of the 32km Posta-Nyikendo-St Philgona-Nyarongi-Macalder-Osiri road in Suna East Constituency at a cost of Sh2.11 billion.
He also announced Sh124 million for reconstruction of Migori Bridge, plans to rebuild the Migori Bypass and tarmac 5km of roads in Migori town.
The government is further investing Sh700 million in water and sewerage projects in Migori town, he said.
Ruto began the Nyanza tour in Kisumu on September 13, where he attended a church service before inspecting and commissioning various development projects.
The tour subsequently moved to Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay.
The President has repeatedly used the tour to highlight roads, markets, housing, water, energy and other projects while urging residents to assess his administration's record.
