This archive report was first published on 9 July 2021.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's visit to Ukambani, initially scheduled for July 6, has been postponed due to the rising Covid-19 infections in the country. However, the President will be in the region on Friday to inspect the ongoing construction of Thwake Dam, Konza Technopolis, and inaugurate the Machakos Convention Centre.
According to State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena-Mararo, the President's priority is the successful completion of ongoing projects in the region and across the country before initiating new ones.
Ms. Dena-Mararo emphasized that the President's visit to Ukambani is part of his efforts to ensure that all ongoing national government projects in the region are completed as scheduled.
She also advised residents to differentiate between National and County Government projects so that their concerns are addressed by the right agencies.
On Tuesday, July 6, President Kenyatta had scheduled a two-day tour of the region, which was set to visit Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni. However, Governor Alfred Mutua told the media that the tour was pushed back a few weeks to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the region.
Following the deferment, President Kenyatta held a consultative meeting with leaders from the Lower Eastern Region at State House.
