Light moment as Ruto, Gachagua enjoy a cup of tea and bananas in Kisii

Ruto, his Deputy had gone to launch the last mile rural electrification project at the Raisuta-Etibonge Etago area

In Summary
  • The President and his Deputy had gone to launch the last mile rural electrification project at the Raisuta-Etibonge Etago area.
  • Ruto noted that rural electrification in all parts of the country is essential to powering our rural economies.
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua enjoy bananas at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua enjoy bananas at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
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President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua had a light moment at South Mugirango Constituency in Kisii County, when a resident gave them bananas and tea.

In photos shared by the Presidential Communication Service, Ruto and Gachagua are seen peeling bananas as they chat with the resident, Yunuke Nyanchongi.

"Earlier, we switched on power at the home of 85-year-old Yunuke Nyanchongi of Riasuta Itibonge Village in South Mugirango, Kisii County," Ruto said.

Ruto was gifted a chicken during the development tour.

President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
Image: PCS

The President and his Deputy had gone to launch the last mile rural electrification project at the Raisuta-Etibonge Etago area.

Ruto noted that rural electrification in all parts of the country is essential to powering our rural economies.

Gachagua noted that they will continue to improve access to electricity and increase income to all households.

They were accompanied by Governor Simba Arati and South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro.

President William Ruto is gifted with a chicken during the launch of the Last Mile Electrification Projcect at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
President William Ruto is gifted with a chicken during the launch of the Last Mile Electrification Projcect at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the home of a villager at Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto during the launch of the Etago Last Mile Electrification Project⁠ in Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
President William Ruto during the launch of the Etago Last Mile Electrification Project⁠ in Raisuta-Etibonge, South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County on August 14, 2024.
Image: PCS
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