A Tour Packed with Promises
Nairobi, Kenya- President William Ruto is now on day two of his five-day tour of Mt. Kenya, making stops in Meru and Kirinyaga counties to engage residents and launch key projects.
His itinerary includes visits to Maua, Kiburi, Nkuene, Ahiti Ndomba, and Kagio Town, where he is expected to outline his administration’s development agenda.
The tour comes at a time when political tensions in the region have been simmering, but Ruto wasted no time addressing concerns head-on.
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“I Am Not Here to Play Politics”
Speaking to residents of Nanyuki town, Ruto pushed back against claims that his government is sidelining Mt. Kenya, a region that overwhelmingly voted for him in 2022.
“I want to assure the people of this region that I am not mad to sideline you. You voted for me willingly, and it is my responsibility to ensure this region does not lag behind in development,” Ruto said, making it clear that he rejects divisive politics.
He further challenged residents to hold him personally accountable for any development shortcomings.
President Ruto’s Mt Kenya tour starts with reopening Ng’arachi Primary School, 8 others that had been vandalized by bandits in Laikipia West constituency.
“If I do not deliver on what we agreed in 2022, you will vote me out. But let me assure you—I will amaze you with what I will achieve,” he promised.
Ruto also defended his decision to form a broad-based government, insisting that tribal and regional politics have no place in Kenya’s future.
“No community, county, or region will be sidelined. We are walking together to make Kenya more inclusive, prosperous, and better for all of us,” he told the crowd.
No community, county or region will be sidelined by the Broad-based Government. We are going to walk together to make our country more inclusive, prosperous and better for all – President Ruto.
A Warm Reception, Despite Political Undercurrents
The tour had initially sparked speculation about potential hostility, following Ruto’s fallout with his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
However, the President received a warm welcome, with local leaders backing his development agenda.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga was among those who reassured Ruto of continued support.
“Let no one tell you not to visit Nyeri. Come as many times as you can. We looked for this government, and we are here to stay,” he said while addressing residents in Kieni.
With three more days left in his tour, the spotlight remains on how Ruto balances politics and policy in a region that has been both his stronghold and a source of internal party friction.