{
  "id": 7078243,
  "title": "Ruto pitches development agenda in South Rift",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/ruto-pitches-development-agenda-in-south-rift",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:58:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ruto-pitches-development-agenda-in-south-rift/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto concluded a four-day working tour of the South Rift counties of Bomet and Kericho by urging opposition leaders to avoid divisive rhetoric and negative campaigning. At a launch event in Kericho town, he invited opposition leaders to a 2027 electoral contest based on development track records, agendas, visions, and ideas. The President highlighted several development projects, including the Chelimo Special Economic Zone, the Chelimo Affordable Housing Project, and the Kabianga University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He emphasized that Kenyans are well-informed and capable of making informed decisions in the upcoming General Election based on the achievements of leaders. The President also outlined his administration's accomplishments, such as economic stabilization, agriculture, housing, infrastructure, health, and education. He expressed his commitment to delivering on promises related to economic stability, healthcare, agriculture, affordable housing, and education. In Kericho County, the President announced the construction of the Chelimo Special Economic Zone, which would create over 10,000 jobs in business process outsourcing alone. He also laid the foundation stone for the Chelimo Affordable Housing Project, valued at KSh5.9 billion. Additionally, the President initiated the Kabianga University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, with the first phase including a School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and associated facilities. The President unveiled the construction of the Mid-West–Chelimo road to improve access to these investments. Earlier, in Bomet County, he launched the construction of the Chebunyo Amsons Mother and Baby Hospital, a Level 4 facility with a capacity of 250 beds and various essential services. The hospital is part of the $35 million (KSh4.5 billion) Mama na Mtoto Kwanza Initiative funded by the Amsons Group. The President was accompanied by various government officials during his tour of the South Rift counties.",
  "summary": "President concludes four-day Bomet and Kericho tour after launching major investments in housing, health, roads, education and the Chelimo Special Economic Zone. The post Ruto pitches development agenda in South Rift appeared first on KBC Digital .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Ruto concludes four-day South Rift tour, launches multi-billion projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ruto-concludes-four-day-south-rift-tour-launches-multi-billion",
        "published": "2026-09-12T17:04:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Inside Ruto’s charm offensive to tighten grip on Rift Valley as opposition closes ranks for 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/inside-rutos-charm-offensive-to-tighten-grip-on-rift-valley-as",
        "published": "2026-09-12T22:08:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}