Jubilee hails Project In Eldoret as fulfillment of their manifesto

President Uhuru Kenyatta reads a peace pledge during a prayer rally at the Uhuru Park, Nairobi. Also present is Deputy President William Ruto and presidential candidates Dr. Ekuru Aukot(2nd Right), Prof. Michael Wainaina(3rd Left), Nairobi Governor Dr. Evans Kidero and Bishop Mark Kariuki of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya.

Deputy President William Ruto on Friday broke the ground for construction of the country’s first special economic zone (SEZ), saying it was part of the fulfillment of their manifesto.

Africa Economic Zone (AEZ) Pearl River is the first privately owned SEZ that when complete is expected to create jobs and wealth for Kenya. The project is estimated to cost Sh200 billion in infrastructural development.