Ruto warns brokers, cartels ahead of Ksh70B Ngaie cement plant groundbreaking

President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to brokers, cartels and alleged extortionists accused of demanding bribes and shares from investors, as he prepares to preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for a major clinker and cement plant in Ngaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County.Ruto said the government would protect investors from individuals seeking personal benefits from business projects, arguing that extortion and corruption had driven away potential investors and undermined Kenya’s industrial development.