President William Ruto is in Igembe North, Meru County, to kick off the bitumen upgrade of the Kaelo-Kamukunji-Mutuati Road.
He was hosted by Governor Kawira Mwangaza, as well as other leaders including Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa, Senator Kathuri Murungi, and several MPs.
Ruto used his address to residents to thank them for voting for Kenya Kwanza in last year’s election.
“I would like to express my gratitude. “I’m here to keep my promise that once the elections were over, I’d return to bring development,” he said.
He used the opportunity to mock Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s call for dialogue, saying, “I will not allow those who want to drag us behind as they call for talks.”
“The way to development is not going to the streets with sufurias on your head and making noise… the way to development is taking your seeds and going to plant in your shambas and getting your produce.”
The President said he is committed to ensuring that road projects are completed to ensure the economy is lifted by allowing for the transportation of goods.
Ruto said he will ensure the road is completed and would return by December to witness the completion.
