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[PHOTOS] DP Ruto, Musalia takes Kenya Kwanza gospel to Embu

Ruto said the construction and rehabilitation of dams in Embu County will enhance food production.

In Summary

• Ruto was accompanied by ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula to popularise their Uchumi Kwanza agenda.

• He also commissioned St Faustina Kivue Secondary School’s multipurpose hall funded by the NG-CDF Mbeere North.

Deputy President William Ruto receives warm welcome during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto receives warm welcome during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
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Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday led the Kenya Kwanza Alliance to Embu County as the hunt for vote continues.

Ruto was accompanied by ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula to popularise their Uchumi Kwanza agenda.

ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
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They spoke to the people of Kirie in Mbeere North and Kigumo Market in Runyenjes.

The DP said that the construction and rehabilitation of dams such as Thuci, Kamumu and Thabana in Embu County will enhance food production, increase farmers’ earnings and tackle poverty in our country.

"This will be our priority as we tap into the potential of agriculture to ensure food security and grow our economy," Ruto said.

Ruto also commissioned St Faustina Kivue Secondary School’s multipurpose hall funded by the NG-CDF Mbeere North.

Deputy President William Ruto commissioned St Faustina Kivue Secondary School’s multipurpose hall funded by the NG-CDF Mbeere North on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto commissioned St Faustina Kivue Secondary School’s multipurpose hall funded by the NG-CDF Mbeere North on February 19, 2022.
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The trio was also accompanied by MPs Cecily Mbarire (Nominated), Muriuki Njagagua (Mbeere North), John Muchiri (Manyatta), Eric Muchangi (Runyenjes), Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu), Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira), Alice Wahome (Kandara), Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo Marakwet) and former MP Norman Nyagah.

Deputy President William Ruto speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
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Deputy President William Ruto, ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto, ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
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Residents of Embu County during the Kenya Kwanza rally on February 19, 2022.
Residents of Embu County during the Kenya Kwanza rally on February 19, 2022.
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Residents of Embu County during the Kenya Kwanza rally on February 19, 2022.
Residents of Embu County during the Kenya Kwanza rally on February 19, 2022.
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Nominated MP Cecily Mbarire speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Nominated MP Cecily Mbarire speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
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Deputy President William Ruto during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua during the Kenya Kwanza rally on February 19, 2022.
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua during the Kenya Kwanza rally on February 19, 2022.
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Deputy President William Ruto speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto speaking during the Kenya Kwanza rally in Embu county on February 19, 2022.
Image: DPPS
Deputy President William Ruto, ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula during the commissioning of St Faustina Kivue Secondary School’s multipurpose hall funded by the NG-CDF Mbeere North on February 19, 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto, ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula during the commissioning of St Faustina Kivue Secondary School’s multipurpose hall funded by the NG-CDF Mbeere North on February 19, 2022.
Image: DPPS
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