President William Ruto is planning a second tour of the Mount Kenya region in August 2025, four months after this week’s tour of the region.
Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi revealed President Ruto’s plans of returning to Central Kenya over the weekend.
According to Itumbi, the President himself endorsed the decision of returning to Mt Kenya region within a short period of time due to the short timelines this week’s tour will have.
He added that the Head of State is set to launch, inspect, and commission several development projects in the region amid allegations of sidelining the region.
”A moment with the president earlier today. Laikipia will be the first stop on Tuesday as he commissions, inspects, and starts of the many projects in the region.
”There are too many that a week will not be enough. He will have to schedule another week before August to be able to spotlight the many projects,” Itumbi stated.
The President’s planned tour of the Mt Kenya region has been a subject of interest to political analysts who are weighing how he will be received in the region.
This will be the first time the Head of State is visiting the region since the impeachment of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
On the other hand, Gachagua has appeared to make attempts to gain control of the region’s political course by positioning himself as the region’s kingpin.
The former DP has held several meetings at his Wamunyoro residence with MCAs and other elected leaders from Central Kenya, in an attempt to weaken Ruto’s influence in the region.
For instance, on March 29, Gachagua cautioned Mt Kenya residents against believing Ruto’s promises when he visits the region.
Additionally, Gachagua alleged that there was a plan by senior government officials to bribe residents to cheer the president.
”Even now, he is preparing to visit this region with sacks of money. He is coming to lie, but I want to tell you to prepare and receive the money, but do not take it home,” Gachagua stated.
