Livestock Vaccination
On livestock health, Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to mass vaccination, despite opposition from some politicians and a section of veterinarians.
He said the initiative aims to eliminate diseases and enhance the quality of milk and meat for global markets.
"The vaccines are not imported-they are being manufactured locally by scientists in Kabete. If we don't vaccinate our livestock, how will we control diseases like foot and mouth? We have secured markets for our livestock products, but we must first manage diseases," he explained.
Dual Carriageway
Ruto also announced plans of the dualling of the Nairobi - Nakuru Highway from 2025 by a private contractor under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program to ease traffic snarl-ups.
"The highway will be constructed in two phases, the first one being between Nairobi to Nakuru and the other from Nakuru to Malaba.
"We had a PPP program with a French company, but it did not work out. However, we have alternatives that we are working on as a government," the president said.
"The commitment I want to give you is that next year, we will begin the construction of the dual carriageway from Nairobi to Nakuru first, and then from Nakuru to Malaba," he noted.