Why Ruto Will Tour Mt Kenya Region Twice: Insider
Ruto's upcoming development tour in the Mount Kenya region is likely to be a headline event, with political analysts expected to keep an eye on how he will be received once he sets foot in the region.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
It is now emerging that President William Ruto will tour the Mt Kenya region twice in a single year, amidst political opposition against him over decisions that have seen the anger of Mt Kenya residents directed towards him and his government.
This was announced by Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi, who met with the President at State House, Nairobi, over the weekend in preparation for 'part one' of the tour.
Itumbi stated that the President personally approved the decisions due to the tight schedule of next week’s tour. He also mentioned that the President plans to launch, inspect, and commission several projects in the region, addressing past concerns about sidelining the region.
Itumbi, a renowned Digital Strategist, revealed that Ruto would return to the vote-rich region sometime before August.
President William Ruto with Dennis Itumbi (right) at State House, Nairobi on March 28, 2025. /PCS
"A moment with the president earlier today. Laikipia will be the first stop on Tuesday as he commissions, inspects, and starts off the many projects in the region," Itumbi wrote on his Facebook page.
"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."
Ruto's upcoming development tour in the Mount Kenya region is likely to be a headline event, with political analysts expected to keep an eye on how he will be received once he sets foot in the region.
This is especially significant as it marks the President's first visit to the region since the impeachment of his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua and the exit of Justin Muturi from his broad-based Cabinet.
Meanwhile, Gachagua has been making efforts to assert his influence over the region’s political direction, positioning himself as its leader. He has been hosting meetings at his Wamunyoro home and attending church events in an attempt to challenge Ruto and his allies' grip on the region.
On March 29, Gachagua warned Mt. Kenya residents against trusting Ruto’s promises during his upcoming visit, further claiming that senior government officials had devised a plan to bribe locals into cheering for 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,” he stated.
Gachagua urged residents to demand higher payments, arguing that the President’s visit was merely a waste of their time with empty promises.
He also cautioned them against investing the money, advising instead that they spend it in marketplaces or use it to settle debts, claiming it could bring bad luck.
