President Ruto lashes out at the opposition, making it clear that his main competitor was the late Raila Odinga. He added saying that due to this circumstances, the 2027 presidential elections will be a “walk in the park” for him.
Speaking in today in Kakamega, where his four-day development tour of Western Kenya began, the President referred to his competitors as tribalists who have no plan, no agenda and no programme.
In his speech, Ruto urged local leaders and residents to support the government’s development agenda and avoid divisive politics. He emphasized that his administration was committed to ensuring that Western Kenya receives equitable development just like other regions of the country.
Local leaders in Kakamega welcomed the visit but urged the government to ensure the projects are completed rather than remain as promises.
The visit is part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to address regional inequalities and fast-track economic growth in areas that have long felt neglected by successive governments.
During the tour, President Ruto officially launched the construction of the Malava–Samitsi–Navakholo Road, a 22-kilometre project expected to enhance connectivity between rural areas and key trading centres within Kakamega.
He also opened the Butere Level 4 Hospital, a newly completed 124-bed facility aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services. Ruto further announced that 10 acres of Kenya Railways land in Butere will be set aside for the construction of 1,500 affordable housing units under the national Affordable Housing Programme.
The President pledged KSh 1 billion to complete the Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital and an additional KSh 150 million for new medical equipment to strengthen the region’s healthcare system.
He also flagged off other major road projects, including the Turbo–Sikhendu Road in Lugari and the Airstrip–Shinyalu–Chepsonoi Road, which connects Kakamega and Nandi counties. According to Ruto, these initiatives will open up the Western region for investment, ease movement of goods, and create thousands of local jobs.
Local leaders in Kakamega welcomed the visit but urged the government to ensure the projects are completed rather than remain as promises.
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