Ruto in Ukambani: Inside UDA’s bid to woo Kalonzo ahead of 2027 polls
President William Ruto’s four-day tour of Ukambani has brought his administration’s development agenda into direct competition with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s opposition politics, with the President using the opposition leader’s own remarks to reinforce his appeal to voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. The political significance emerged on Saturday, October 24, 2026, […]
President William Ruto emphasized Kenya's commitment to equitable development during a visit to Ukambani on Saturday. The four-day tour aimed to showcase the government's inclusivity in infrastructure projects. Ruto dismissed claims that Ukambani was an opposition stronghold, warning against tribal divisions. He introduced the "Usawa ni sawa" slogan to guide the fair allocation of development funds.
Ruto highlighted the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), which has allocated Ksh300 billion for critical infrastructure across Kenya, including 12 dams planned for Ukambani. The first day's tour included the commissioning of the Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project, a Ksh1.47 billion initiative with a capacity of 6.6 million liters daily, providing water access to 137,400 people and 10 institutions.
Additionally, Ruto announced plans to construct 10 roads in Machakos County at a cost of Ksh21 billion to improve connectivity and spur economic growth. In Makueni County, he launched two roads totaling Ksh1.9 billion and distributed 6,800 title deeds to residents to address land challenges.
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