Ruto assured locals they'd stay safe from robberies during his Mt Kenya trip. He talked about how different this visit would be from his Nairobi tour. When meeting reporters at Sagana State Lodge, he pointed out that Mt Kenya residents care deeply about making their area better.
The president made clear he came to discuss progress, not campaign for votes. His words came after the March incidents in Nairobi, where criminals took advantage of his public appearances. Many city travelers and walkers suffered attacks from groups who brazenly stole personal items during those events.
Police believe these criminals had connections to certain political figures during the Nairobi visits. The president began his five-day Central Kenya trip Monday at the Sagana State Lodge, and many local leaders greeted him warmly. The welcoming party included Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa.
He started things off with a TV chat on local channels. His travels will take him across nine counties, including Nyeri, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Embu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, and Murang'a. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will join the tour, along with area governors and additional leaders from these places.
The president plans to address roads, power, water access, and medical services. He'll launch new plans, review current projects, and open finished buildings. His administration recently spent money on completing stuck road projects around the country, including the major Mau Mau road running through Mt Kenya areas.
Tuesday finds him in Rumuruti of Laikipia West, then Nanyuki in Laikipia East, and finally Narumoru in Kieni. On Wednesday, he continued his regional journey through Meru and Kirinyaga counties.
The president made clear he came to discuss progress, not campaign for votes. His words came after the March incidents in Nairobi, where criminals took advantage of his public appearances. Many city travelers and walkers suffered attacks from groups who brazenly stole personal items during those events.
Police believe these criminals had connections to certain political figures during the Nairobi visits. The president began his five-day Central Kenya trip Monday at the Sagana State Lodge, and many local leaders greeted him warmly. The welcoming party included Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa.
He started things off with a TV chat on local channels. His travels will take him across nine counties, including Nyeri, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Embu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, and Murang'a. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will join the tour, along with area governors and additional leaders from these places.
The president plans to address roads, power, water access, and medical services. He'll launch new plans, review current projects, and open finished buildings. His administration recently spent money on completing stuck road projects around the country, including the major Mau Mau road running through Mt Kenya areas.
Tuesday finds him in Rumuruti of Laikipia West, then Nanyuki in Laikipia East, and finally Narumoru in Kieni. On Wednesday, he continued his regional journey through Meru and Kirinyaga counties.
