[PHOTOS]: Ruto launches tarmacking of roads in Nyeri

Also present were Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen.

In Summary

•Ruto who is in Mt Kenya for a five-day working tour was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua

•Gachagua, the region's foremost political leader, said the development projects would be a game-changer for the region's economic prospects

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri on August 7, 2023
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri on August 7, 2023
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Monday officially launched the upgrading of the Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri.

The project will see the road network upgraded to a tarmac.

Ruto who is in Mt Kenya for a five-day working tour was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

Also present were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga among other local leaders.

Ruto on Saturday embarked on an extensive tour of the region that will see him traverse Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia and Nyeri counties.

Gachagua, the region's foremost political leader, said the development projects would be a game-changer for the region's economic prospects.

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen shows President William Ruto a map of the road network during his tour in Nyeri on August 7, 2023
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen shows President William Ruto a map of the road network during his tour in Nyeri on August 7, 2023
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The Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri launched for upgrade by President Ruto on August 7, 2023
The Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri launched for upgrade by President Ruto on August 7, 2023
Image: PCS
President William Ruto interacts with Nyeri residents on his working tour in Mt Kenya region on August 7, 2023
President William Ruto interacts with Nyeri residents on his working tour in Mt Kenya region on August 7, 2023
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President William Ruto launches the upgrade of the Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri on August 7, 2023
President William Ruto launches the upgrade of the Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri on August 7, 2023
Image: PCS
President William Ruto launches the upgrading of the Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri
President William Ruto launches the upgrading of the Ichamara – Thangathi-Rutune – Kariuru- Kimathi/Mihuti-Rutune Maseno- River Sagana – Githuani-A2 Kariti Road in Nyeri
Image: PCS
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen addresses Nyeri residents when he accompanied President William Ruto for a working tour in the region on August 7, 2023
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen addresses Nyeri residents when he accompanied President William Ruto for a working tour in the region on August 7, 2023
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President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua share a light moment during a working tour in Nyeri on August 7 2023
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua share a light moment during a working tour in Nyeri on August 7 2023
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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga waves at the crowds when he accompanied President William Ruto on August 7, 2023
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga waves at the crowds when he accompanied President William Ruto on August 7, 2023
Image: PCS
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