President William Ruto on Friday, April 28, said his government will expand its investment in infrastructure to spur economic growth.

Speaking when he commissioned Grain Bulk Facilities in Embakasi, the President said the ongoing development of seamless transport is in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

“We want to stimulate productivity along every value chain throughout the country,” he said.

The move, he added, will also boost Kenya’s competitiveness, spur robust economic performance and generate employment.

“This is commensurate with the Vision 2030 aspirations,” he stated.

The President was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, among other leaders.

Ruto on railway transport

The Head of State noted that despite railway transport being the most efficient for bulky cargo across territories, it remains under-exploited.

He said it was time for Kenya to upgrade its railway system by constructing a cheaper, faster, and high-capacity standard gauge.

“This will manage the exponential growth of import and export trade.”

On his part, DP Gachagua said the government was focused on improving infrastructure so as to tame the rising cost of living.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary noted that Kenya will make prudent investments in sectors that will promote inclusive growth.