{
  "id": 16333797,
  "title": "No region will be left behind, says Ruto as he takes development to Ukambani",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/no-region-will-be-left-behind-says-ruto-as-he-takes-development-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:27:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/no-region-will-be-left-behind-says-ruto-as-he-takes-development-to-ukambani/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Ruto dismissed claims that Ukambani region was an opposition stronghold, cautioning against efforts to isolate the people of Machakos, Kitui and Makueni along tribal lines. The post No region will be left behind, says Ruto as he takes development to Ukambani appeared first on KBC Digital .",
  "key_points": [
    "President Ruto visited Ukambani to promote equitable development across Kenya.",
    "Introduced \"Usawa ni sawa\" slogan for fair allocation of development funds.",
    "Commissioned Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project, providing water to 137,400 people."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto in Ukambani: Inside UDA’s bid to woo Kalonzo ahead of 2027 polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ruto-in-ukambani-inside-udas-bid-to-woo-kalonzo-ahead-of-2027-polls",
        "published": "2026-10-24T13:54:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}