{
  "id": 19518880,
  "title": "Waiguru backs Ruto’s development agenda, hails commitment to equality across regions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/waiguru-backs-rutos-development-agenda-hails-commitment-to-equality",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:25:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/waiguru-backs-rutos-development-agenda-hails-commitment-to-equality-across-regions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has expressed her support for President William Ruto's development agenda, praising his commitment to equitable growth as he concluded a four-day tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties. Waiguru noted that the distribution of development projects across the country showcased the administration's dedication to ensuring no region is overlooked, pointing to ongoing projects in the Gusii region as a testament to their inclusive national strategy. Speaking at a public meeting in Kisii on November 11, 2026, Waiguru commended Ruto for extending development initiatives throughout various regions, stating, \"I thank the president for the agenda of equality for all regions. The president has demonstrated his commitment to development across the country, and we can see this even here in Kisii.\" Her comments came as Ruto wrapped up his tour with a rally in Kisii, following visits aimed at launching, commissioning, and inspecting projects in both counties. The president used the concluding part of his tour to thank residents for their warm reception, asserting that their feedback bolstered his confidence in the development roadmap presented during the 2022 General Election. Waiguru emphasized that equitable development is vital for national unity and shared prosperity, urging Kenyans to embrace fairness across political and regional lines. She championed the Usawa ni Sawa message, promising to promote it across Mt. Kenya and other parts of the country. \"In my Kenya, we believe in Usawa ni Sawa. An equal Kenya is a prosperous Kenya. We will take this message across Mt. Kenya and the entire country. We stand for unity, not hate,\" Waiguru asserted. Her remarks echoed the theme of regional inclusion that was a focal point during Ruto's visit to the Gusii region, where development projects and collaboration between the national and county governments were central. The president also highlighted the strong partnership between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as contributing to the momentum of his administration's development efforts.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has reaffirmed that all regions and communities are being treated equally in the distribution and sharing of national resources. Speaking in Keroka town in Kisii County on Wednesday following the launch of the Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama road construction, the President stated that his administration is using an equity-driven development agenda called Usawa ni Sawa to reverse decades of exclusion, neglect, and discrimination. He noted that the government aims to eliminate unequal access to opportunities regardless of geography, ethnicity, or historical disadvantage to foster national unity.\n\nKirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has expressed support for President Ruto’s development agenda. According to People Daily Kenya, Waiguru praised the President's commitment to equitable development following his four-day tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties, noting that the distribution of projects demonstrates an effort to ensure no region is left behind.",
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  "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."
}