Homa Bay: William Ruto Directs Relocation of Prison to Lambwe Valley to Expand Tom Mboya University
- President William Ruto ordered the relocation of Homa Bay GK Prison to Lambwe Valley to create space for Tom Mboya University's expansion
- Ruto made the directive during the Blue Economy Summit on Friday, May 30, and tasked Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Education CS Julius Ogamba to coordinate the exercise
- The president also announced the construction of a 2,300-bed hostel and a blue economy complex at the university
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
In a bold move to support higher education and sustainable development, President William Ruto has ordered the relocation of Homa Bay GK Prison to free up land for the expansion of Tom Mboya University.
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The announcement was made on Friday, May 30, during the Blue Economy Summit held in Homa Bay county.
Ruto revealed that the prison would be moved to the Lambwe Valley region, a spacious area that he described as suitable for hosting a correctional facility.
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The president directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to work closely with Education CS Julius Ogamba to facilitate the relocation and ensure that Tom Mboya University is immediately allocated the newly available land for development.
"This university needs room to grow, and the prison land presents a great opportunity. There’s plenty of unused land in Lambwe Valley where the correctional facility can be relocated," Ruto said.
Is Lambwe Valley infested with tsetse fly?
Addressing public concerns over the suitability of Lambwe Valley, a region once notorious for tsetse fly infestation, Ruto clarified that the decision is not punitive but driven by practicality.
In addition to unlocking space, the president unveiled plans to improve student accommodation at the university.
He announced that the government had advertised the first phase of a hostel construction project. The initial block, with a capacity of 2,300 beds, is expected to be completed by next year.
“We have already started the process to build hostels. In the first phase, a 2,300-bed facility will be put up and completed by next year,” he stated, adding that he would return to launch the facility once it is ready.
Ruto further disclosed plans for a new blue economy complex at Tom Mboya University to boost the government's environmental conservation efforts.
The facility will involve students in conserving the Lake Victoria ecosystem while promoting sustainable livelihoods.
To fund the initiative, the president said he had tasked Treasury CS John Mbadi with mobilising resources and engaging state agencies and development partners.
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What projects is Ruto launching in Homa Bay?
Ruto is currently touring Homa Bay county ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations on Sunday, June 1.
During his visit, he launched the KSh 700 million Gor Mahia Ringroad in Ndhiwa on Thursday, May 29.
In addition, the government has completed 110 affordable housing units worth KSh 246 million and a modern fish market valued at KSh 345 million in Homa Bay Town.
The fish market will accommodate about 400 traders and includes cold storage and special facilities for mothers.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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