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Coast leaders seek Ruto help on stalled projects

President William Ruto chats with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir during the launch of Mtwapa Kwa-Kadzengo Kilifi road, Mtwapa, Kilifi County. [PCS]

Planned changes at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), construction of an industrial hub and the fate of stalled water projects dominated talks between President William Ruto and Coast leaders.

Ruto, who met local leaders at State House Mombasa on Saturday reportedly promised that the development of an industrial hub and the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be fast-tracked.

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