Anyang' Nyong'o Applauds Ruto's Trip To India, Says It Strengthened Economic Ties: "Great Milestone"

• Kisumu governor Anyang Nyongo hailed President William Ruto for endorsing project concepts presented by the LREB delegation during the India trip
• Nyong'o said the India trip would bolster economic ties between the 14 counties within the region and the Indian administration
• He also appreciated the CEO of Procorp Enertech Private Limited, Srinivasa Raju Gannavarapu, for accepting to invest in the counties

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Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o has thanked President William Ruto for approving Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) project ideas during his tour to India.

Ruto endorsed the ambitious project concepts presented by the LREB delegation, aimed at bolstering transportation infrastructure, facilitating trade, and fostering economic growth across the regions.

Why did Nyong'o thank Ruto?

Nyong'o said the trip would strengthen the economic ties between the counties in the region and the Indian government.

"Great milestone. As the Lake Region Economic Bloc Chairperson, I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to H.E. William Samoei Ruto following his trip to India with colleague LREB Governors led by Siaya Governor H.E. James Orengo. The visit is to further collaboration on LREB inter-county railway and solar projects and other infrastructure initiatives," said Nyong'o.

Additionally, the Kisumu county leader praised Srinivasa Raju Gannavarapu, CEO of Procorp Enertech Private Limited, for expressing interest in investing in the LREB counties.

"Much appreciation to Dr. Srinivasa Raju Gannavarapu, CEO, of Procorp Enertech Private Limited, who has shown interest in investing in LREB counties," he added.

LREB comprises 14 counties that border Lake Victoria and its environs. These counties are Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Bungoma, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Nandi, Busia, Nyamira, Vihiga, and Kericho.

Orengo accompanies Ruto to India

Governors James Orengo of Siaya, Stephen Sang of Nandi, Hillary Barchok of Bomet, and the CEO of the LREB counties, Victor Nyagaya, accompanied the president to foster bilateral relations between Kenya and India.

The delegation apprised Ruto of the collaborative projects set to enhance Kenya's infrastructure and energy sectors after signing MOUs for SGR extension and a solar park with India.

The first MoU aimed to create a solar energy park with a capacity of 280 mw, allocating 10 to 50 mw to each of the 14 counties within LREB.

The second MoU sought to extend the existing Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from the Naivasha to Malaba corridor, with the core focus on the creation of an interlinking railway network that will seamlessly connect the 14 counties.