President Ruto Imposes 8-Month Deadline on Riruta-Ngong Rail Project, Instructs CS Kipchumba Murkomen
Summary:
President William Samoei Ruto has issued a stern ultimatum to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the Chinese contractor responsible for the Riruta-Ngong Commuter Rail line in Ngong, Kajiado County. The President, rejecting their request for a 12-month timeline, has mandated the completion of the project within eight months. Emphasizing the significance of the rail in reducing train fares, President Ruto urges swift action in a clear departure from any tourism-related delays. The consequences of failing to meet the deadline are implicit in the President’s directive.
In a noteworthy development today, President William Ruto has delivered a forceful message to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen concerning the construction of the Riruta-Ngong Commuter Rail line in Ngong, Kajiado County. The President, through an official statement dated December 15, 2023, has set a strict eight-month deadline for the completion of the project.
Rejecting the Cabinet Secretary’s and the Chinese contractor’s plea for a 12-month timeframe, President Ruto underscored the urgency of the rail’s construction. The President’s primary motivation lies in the substantial benefit the completed rail will bring to the public, as he announced a 50 percent reduction in train fares for commuters traveling to town.
During the commissioning of the construction, President Ruto made it clear that the purpose of their presence was not for tourism.
He emphasized, “You have not come here to do tourism. Are these people tourists? You have come here to build the rail. Finish your work and leave.”
This directive, delivered with unwavering determination, signals the President’s commitment to timely project completion and underscores the importance of the rail in enhancing public transportation.
For additional insights, a video clip capturing President Ruto’s statement is available from the 43rd to the 45th minute in the following link: Link to Video.
