[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions Senta-Nyamtiro-Isebania Road (Phase I)

President William Ruto  on Saturday arrived in Migori County to launch road projects in four constituencies - Kuria East, Kuria West, Uriri and Rongo.

Earlier in the day, he launched the building of Taranganya-Ntimaru-Nyamtiro-One Stop Border Pos and -Senta-Kegonga Road at Senta Market, Kuria East Constituency.

Ruto said that the government will be expanding our road network to stimulate rapid economic growth in the country by opening up our rural areas to opportunities.

"We will fast-track the completion of ongoing road projects and embark on new ones to increase our tarmac road network," he added.

The President will later launch construction of Motemorabu-Suba Kuria-Nyangonga at Nyabohanse, Kuria West.

Ruto will be finalising his three-day tour of Nyanza.

In mid-January, Ruto toured three Luo Nyanza counties of Homa Bay, Kisumu and Siaya, making a triumphant entry after Raila asked political leaders from the region to welcome him.

During the presidential campaigns last year, Ruto had promised to ensure constitutional changes to give Kuria its own county.

The Kuria, which is the minority tribe in Migori county, has been alleging marginalisation in the political leadership of the developed unit.

In the 2022 elections, Ruto dwarfed Raila in the battle for the Kuria votes in Migori county.

Ruto scooped 65.13 percent of votes cast in Kuria East and West constituencies. Raila managed 34.17 percent.

In Kuria West, Ruto polled 29,212 votes followed by Raila who got 12,106. Roots Party's George Wajackoyahh had 182 and David Mwaure(109).

In Kuria East, Ruto got 16,795 votes, Raila (12,031), Wajackoyah(144) and Mwaure (62).