Inside President Ruto's 3-day development tour of Meru

Visit to primarily focus on inaugurating a series of projects in the region

In Summary

•The tour is set to conclude on Saturday with visits to South Imenti, Central Imenti, and North Imenti.

•The Head of State is also expected to engage with members of the public on the Kenya Kwanza administration's development and economic plan for the region.

President William Ruto speaking at Ang’urai Town in Busia County on January 21, 2024.
President William Ruto speaking at Ang’urai Town in Busia County on January 21, 2024.
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President William Ruto is set to undertake a significant three-day tour of Meru County starting on Thursday.

The visit is said to primarily focus on inaugurating a series of development projects across the region.

Ruto is expected to be accompanied by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

They will be received by Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mithika Linturi, Senator Kathuri Murungi and other United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party officials.

The itinerary for Thursday includes the launching of key development initiatives in Buuri, Tigania West, and Tigania East.

On Friday, President Ruto and his team will continue their developmental mission in Igembe Central, Igembe North, and Igembe South.

The tour is set to conclude on Saturday with visits to South Imenti, Central Imenti, and North Imenti.

During the three-day tour, Ruto is expected to hold discussions with the leadership of the county amid deep divisions that have threatened service delivery.

The Head of State is also expected to engage with members of the public on the Kenya Kwanza administration's development and economic plan for the region and the country at large.

Ruto has been to Meru severally since his election in September 2022.

During his last visit to the region in September last year, the Head of State weighed in on the leadership wrangles in the county pitting Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), Governor Mwangaza and several other leaders.

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