Hard truths.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the government is working on a tight schedule to ensure construction begins before the close of 2025.
Omtatah also raised concerns over the project's funding, pointing to a Sh3.1 billion allocation tucked under “other operating expenses” in the 2024/2025 State House budget.
The two leaders have consistently engaged in worship with congregations across the country, using such platforms to deliver political messages and strengthen ties with communities at the grassroots.
The meeting was co-chaired by Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Kalonzo said that appointing neutral facilitators such as representatives from the African Union, respected church leaders, or eminent persons would foster honest, balanced discussions.
The agreement, which will be inked at 10 Downing Street with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is expected to unlock up to Sh266 billion in British support by 2030.
Speaking from Seville, Spain, at a high-level global cooperation forum, Macron highlighted his alignment with President William Ruto’s vision of development that does not come at the cost of the planet.
Kalonzo said he would only consider dialogue with the President if the situation in the country became dire.
Though it has global membership, including countries from Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia, the EBRD operates only in designated regions.
The high-level engagement took place on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), part of Ruto’s official tour of Spain and the United Kingdom.
The president also took a swipe at commercial banks, urging them to shift focus toward customer needs.
He emphasized that while the Constitution protects the right to protest, what was witnessed during the demonstrations was a direct attack on that freedom.