- President Ruto confirmed that major infrastructural development at Bomas of Kenya will begin in two weeks.
- The project includes the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex.
- The new facility is expected to enhance tourism and transform Bomas into a premier venue for global events.
- Plans include a presidential pavilion and five hotels to support conferencing activities.
- Ruto’s announcement follows allegations by former DP Rigathi Gachagua that the land had been sold to a Turkish investor—claims denied by the government.
President William Ruto has announced that work on a major infrastructure project at Bomas of Kenya will commence in two weeks, signaling a significant step in the government’s push to upgrade the iconic cultural site.
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, March 11, Ruto revealed that the upcoming development will include the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed to attract global conferences and boost tourism.
Transforming Bomas into a Global Conferencing Hub
According to a Cabinet dispatch, the convention complex will provide modern conferencing facilities, positioning Bomas as a leading destination for international events.
“The President announced that construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex will begin in two weeks, marking a major milestone in the government’s plan to transform the facility into a world-class conferencing hub,” the statement read.
The initial plan, approved by the Cabinet in 2023, also includes a presidential pavilion and five hotels to accommodate event guests and dignitaries.
Government Dismisses Claims of Land Sale
Ruto’s announcement comes in the wake of claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who alleged that Bomas of Kenya had been sold to a Turkish investor linked to a high-ranking government official.
“I was the only one who stood up and said that Bomas of Kenya is a national heritage and we cannot sell it. It has been sold to a Turkish national who is a business partner of a very senior person in this government; you all know him. That Bomas is gone,” Gachagua alleged.
However, the government has denied these claims, affirming that the site remains public property and is set for development in line with the national heritage agenda.
