President Ruto issues Ksh1.7B grants to 612 fishing groups

President William Ruto has issued Ksh1.7 billion grants to 612 fishing groups drawn from Mombasa, Tana River, Kwale, Lamu, and Kilifi Counties.

Speaking in Mombasa, the President has also called for peace and urged unity among leaders as a critical component towards service delivery to Kenyans.

The Head of State announced that the government has handed over five fish landing sites in five counties at the coast.

He added that the government is going to spend Ksh.1.2B to construct the fish landing sites in Kidongo, Kilifi, Kipini, Mkowe and Mwaepe.

“We have handed over the fish landing sites in five counties and we shall be back in eight months to commission them.” Said the President.

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