On Wednesday, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that his latest irrigation project in Embu was poised to unlock over 5,000 jobs.
The Head of State launched the Iriari Irrigation Project in the Runyenjes area of the County.
He explained that the irrigation was designed to protect farmers from irregular rainfall patterns the region has experienced in recent years.
"The construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of the irrigation infrastructure projects in Embu will provide sufficient water for agriculture — insuring our farmers against irregular rains and climate shocks," Ruto stated.
"This will enhance our food security agenda. In Runyenjes, launched the construction of the Iriari Irrigation Project that will create more than 5,000 jobs in Embu County."
While addressing his supporters at a rally in the area, the Head of State further noted that tax collected in Kenya does not end in his personal accounts.
He revealed that he had, therefore, expanded his Cabinet to include representatives from the opposition in an effort to raise more revenues.
"I have created a government to unite all Kenyans. If it is paying debts, we'll pay together, if it is raising revenue we'll raise together so that I am not called Zakayo alone," Ruto stated.
"The taxes are not going to my own account so let everyone come in and be Zakayo so we can look for taxes together."
Jobs creation has been part of President William Ruto's promises since he took over the instruments of power in September 2022.
In March this year, he announced that the country had signed digital jobs with several other nations among them the United States, Germany, and France.
Later, he noted that his government would facilitate the travel of individuals who land the jobs, including purchasing their air tickets.
“I have already negotiated with America, Germany, and France and they have agreed to give our youths jobs on the internet, or the digital jobs,” he stated at the time.
A section of Kenyans, however, are still dissatisfied with Ruto's promises arguing that vacancies negotiated by the state were lower cadre such as househelp.
