President William Ruto on Wednesday evening hosted Coast
leaders at State House, Mombasa, after a two-day working visit to the region.
Ruto is on a tour of the coastal counties.
The President also launched the Vipingo Special Economic Zone in Kilifi County and commissioned the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, starting from Mariakani in Mombasa County.
The project involved the construction of modern passenger stations in Mombasa town and Miritini, the building of a 2.3-kilometre railway bridge across the ocean at Makupa, and the rehabilitation of 16.6 kilometres of existing Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) line.
The Mombasa Commuter Rail Service is designed to enhance last-mile connectivity for passengers using the Madaraka Express Passenger Service, while also serving local commuters along the corridor.
The President also inspected several infrastructure projects, including the Jaribuni Road in Kilifi, the Jomvu Bridge, and the Nyali Affordable Housing Project in Mombasa.
In addition to addressing roadside rallies, Ruto issued title deeds to residents of Chaani.
