Photos of the week: From Ruto's coastal tour to Karua's party rebrand

Here are the photos that summed up this week

by PERPETUA ETYANG

News02 March 2025 - 13:10

In Summary

- The week saw President William Ruto spend a weeklong development tour in the coastal region.
- Back in Nairobi, Martha Karua picked purple as Narc Kenya Party rebranded to the People's Liberation Party.

This week began with activities ranging from political, social and international events.

The week saw President William Ruto spend a weeklong development tour in the coastal region.

This is even Narc Kenya Party rebranded to People’s Liberation Party.

As this happened, Radio Africa Group staff treated their CEO, Martin Khafafa, to a surprise birthday party at the office.

Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eye:

Karua’s Liberation Party

Martha Karua’s NARC-Kenya Party will now be referred to as the People’s Liberation Party.

Karua rebranded the party at an event attended by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Karua said there is a need for unity of purpose to ensure prosperity and for elected leaders to prioritize service delivery.

Ruto's Coast tour

President William Ruto interacts with students in class in Mombasa County/PCS.

President William Ruto embarked on a weeklong tour of the coastal counties, marking his first visit to the region in seven months.

The tour, which began on Friday, February 21, saw the President traverse six coastal counties to launch new projects and commission completed ones.

Ruto said that it is the Kenya Kwanza administration that will transform the Coast region.

The president said the region has been left behind for many years.

He went on to say that the region has also been despised, neglected, and discriminated against over the years and this will not be the case under his tenure.

*President William Ruto interacts with school children in Lamu during his coastal tour/ PCS*

Ruto meets outgoing Indonesian Ambassador

President William Ruto with outgoing Indonesian Ambassador, Mohamed Hery Saripudin at the Statehouse in Mombasa on February 26, 2025/PCS.

President William Ruto on Wednesday held talks with outgoing Indonesian Ambassador Mohamed Hery Saripudin.

The President met Hery Saripudin at State House, Mombasa.

Ruto wished the outgoing Indonesian Ambassador success in his future endeavors.

President William Ruto during a meeting with outgoing Indonesian Ambassador Mohamed Hery Saripudin at State House, Mombasa, on February 26, 2025/PCS

Murkomen meets CJ Koome

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday met Chief Justice Martha Koome where the two held discussions on how they would collaborate in strengthening the security of the judiciary and judicial officers.

CS Murkomen said other discussions centered around partnerships on the implementation of traffic reforms which are meant to enhance safety and security on roads and decongest the courts cases.