Ruto Promises Jobs, Education, and Healthcare Boosts in Dagoretti
Politics Updated: 03 March 2026 21:11 EAT
President William Samoei Ruto during the inspection of the ongoing construction of Riruta Modern Market, Dagoretti South Constituency, Nairobi.
President William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, conducted a development tour across Dagoretti South and Dagoretti North constituencies, inspecting key infrastructure projects in health, education, and commerce.
The tour began at the Dagoretti Sub-County Level IV Hospital in Mutuini, Dagoretti South, a 400-bed facility undergoing major upgrades. Ruto was accompanied by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, local MPs, and county officials.
At the hospital site, President Ruto expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction, stating that the facility would soon provide accessible, quality, and affordable healthcare to residents of Dagoretti and surrounding areas.
The government pathologist, Dr. Johansen Oduor, had earlier confirmed that the construction works were progressing safely and that equipment and staffing plans were on track to fully operationalize the facility next month.
During the visit, Ruto pledged support to local families in need, including committing KSh1.5 million to assist a family with medical bills and repatriation costs following the death of their son abroad.
Moving to education, the President officially opened a new workshops block at PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, praising technical and vocational education as vital for national development and human capital growth.
Ruto announced the government’s plan to construct hostels for 580 students at the institute, costing KSh250 million in the first phase, to improve access for trainees from across Nairobi.
In Dagoretti North, the President commissioned a 20-classroom tuition block at Kawangware Comprehensive School and opened a new block at Kawangware Primary School, highlighting the improved learning environment compared to the previous year.
He emphasized that the government will continue hiring more teachers and expanding learning facilities to ensure children have access to quality education and equal opportunities for academic success.
The tour also included a visit to the Riruta Modern Market in Dagoretti South, where Ruto was briefed on construction progress and promised to commission the market in May 2026, providing traders with safer and improved working conditions.
Speaking to residents and traders at Riruta and Kawangware, the President reiterated the administration’s commitment to job creation, urban infrastructure, and equitable development in Nairobi’s suburban areas.
Ruto concluded the tour by stressing the importance of collaboration between the National Government and Nairobi County in delivering visible, impactful projects that transform the quality of life for residents while promoting economic growth and social development.
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