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Doubts over Ruto's Narok projects as groundwork stalls

President William Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Nearly a month after President William Ruto made a high-profile visit to Narok County to launch a series of flagship development projects, no construction work has begun, raising scepticism among residents and local leaders.

On May 6, the head of state announced the construction of the Sh1.4 billion Narok International Airport, aimed at enhancing tourism and improving access to the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

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