President Ruto visits Ukambani to launch development projects

President William Ruto conducted a working tour of the Ukambani region, covering Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, to commission various infrastructure projects. The initiatives include road construction, water supply systems, housing, and electricity projects, with a total investment exceeding Sh150 billion allocated for the three counties.

During his visit, Ruto addressed the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims that the livestreaming of election results would be banned as propaganda. He emphasized that Kenyans have a right to transparency and accused certain leaders of using misinformation to mislead the youth. This follows legislative discussions regarding the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, where lawmakers reportedly deleted a clause that had sparked controversy over the livestreaming of results.

In a notable shift in tone, Ruto also praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, referring to him as “my friend” and acknowledging his honesty regarding government development work. This change in rhetoric has fueled speculation regarding potential political negotiations ahead of the next election cycle.