Leaders allied to President William Ruto engaged Kisii County residents in a series of events including a church service, public rallies, and empowerment programs aimed at boosting support for the President's development agenda and second-term bid.
Key Messages from Ruto's Team
- Farouk Kibet, the President's personal aide, praised the removal of restrictions on national ID issuance and urged officials to ensure all Kenyans aged 18 and above receive their identity cards promptly. He also called on the Abagusii community to back President Ruto's re-election.
- Japheth Nyakundi, MP for Kitutu Chache North, highlighted government achievements in the constituency, including over 100 kilometers of tarmacked roads, new markets, and expanded electricity connectivity. He appealed for votes to support both his second term and President Ruto's continuation in office. Nyakundi also encouraged collaboration between former Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang'i and President Ruto for Kisii's development.
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula emphasized ongoing infrastructure projects such as the KSh1 billion Kisii Stadium, road upgrades, and market construction. He urged residents to obtain national IDs and register to vote, underscoring the importance of voter registration in shaping Kenya's leadership.
- Innocent Mugabe credited President Ruto for equitable distribution of development projects across political divides and stressed that sustained support would ensure continued progress in the region.
- Kisii Women MP Dorice Donya advocated for leadership that fosters unity and inclusive development, calling on the community to back the President's second-term campaign.
Additional Remarks
Martin Pepela appealed to former President Uhuru Kenyatta to allow the current leadership to guide the country forward, warning against divisive political tactics.
