Ruto's rolling into a political rival's backyard with a big spending agenda. President William Ruto is conducting a multi-day working tour across Nyeri County. He announced the visit at a church service in Othaya, framing it as a direct response to local development concerns raised by area leaders. The itinerary includes reviewing halted infrastructure projects and incomplete roads started under the previous administration.
His schedule involves assessing a major housing initiative valued at billions of shillings and numerous modern markets under construction. One market in Karatina is slated for opening during this tour. Ruto stated funding previously lacking for road projects is now available, allowing construction to resume. He also plans to address agricultural issues affecting dairy and coffee farmers.
The president highlighted government efforts to secure international markets, referencing a past deal with a former US leader. A separate youth enterprise program will launch, distributing business capital to thousands of young people across several counties. Each beneficiary is set to receive a substantial cash grant for startups. This visit marks his first return to the region in many months.
Nyeri County is the home area of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached after their political fracture. Gachagua now campaigns with the opposition against Ruto. Other notable opposition figures aligned with this effort include Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i.
His schedule involves assessing a major housing initiative valued at billions of shillings and numerous modern markets under construction. One market in Karatina is slated for opening during this tour. Ruto stated funding previously lacking for road projects is now available, allowing construction to resume. He also plans to address agricultural issues affecting dairy and coffee farmers.
The president highlighted government efforts to secure international markets, referencing a past deal with a former US leader. A separate youth enterprise program will launch, distributing business capital to thousands of young people across several counties. Each beneficiary is set to receive a substantial cash grant for startups. This visit marks his first return to the region in many months.
Nyeri County is the home area of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached after their political fracture. Gachagua now campaigns with the opposition against Ruto. Other notable opposition figures aligned with this effort include Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i.
