Ruto attends Sunday Service at AIC Makutano, Taita Taveta County

President William Ruto attended a joint Sunday service at the Africa Inland Church (AIC) Makutano in Taveta Constituency, Taita Taveta County on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The president's visit comes amid growing political and development discussions in the region, as his administration seeks to deepen its roots in the area as the 2027 General Elections approach.

Ruto's appearance at AIC Makutano aligns with the administration's efforts to engage with local communities ahead of the upcoming election. The president's latest tour also follows a politically charged week in Taita Taveta, following a controversial donation to the family of the late ACK Reverend Silvanus Mwakoma. Although Ruto did not personally attend the funeral service, Taveta's MP John Bwire represented the president and delivered Ksh500,000 from the president to the deceased's widow, with the MP contributing an additional Ksh100,000.

The donation sparked criticism from Taita Taveta ACK Bishop Liverson Mng'onda, who accused political leaders of using funeral gatherings for political purposes and called for the family to return the money. Despite this controversy, Ruto's latest engagement with Taita Taveta puts his administration in the spotlight as it strives to strengthen its presence in the region during the election campaign.

Ruto's tour of churches is part of his nationwide strategy to connect with voters, defend his administration's record, and promote unity ahead of the 2027 election.