[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions modernised KCC creameries in Kiganjo

He is currently on a five day extensive tour of the populous Mt Kenya region.

In Summary

•The rich vote-bloc was crucial in his presidential victory last year.

President William Ruto commissions of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto commissions of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023

President William Ruto on Tuesday commissioned the modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory in Nyeri.

He is currently on a five day extensive tour of the populous Mt Kenya region.

The rich vote-bloc was crucial in his presidential victory last year.

The head of state kicked off the development tour on Saturday from Githurai in Kiambu County on Saturday where he commissioned the Githurai water supply project.

Congregation seated after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
Congregation seated after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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Congregation seated after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
Congregation seated after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto addressing the public after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto addressing the public after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing the public at the Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing the public at the Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto sharing a light moment during the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto sharing a light moment during the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto addressing the public after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto addressing the public after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto arriving at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kaganjo Factory in Nyeri County on August 8, 2023
President William Ruto arriving at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kaganjo Factory in Nyeri County on August 8, 2023
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President William Ruto at the Commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kaganjo Factory in Nyeri County on August 8, 2023
President William Ruto at the Commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kaganjo Factory in Nyeri County on August 8, 2023
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President William Ruto sharing a light moment during the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto sharing a light moment during the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto during a tour of the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto during a tour of the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto being entertained by dancers upon his arrival at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto being entertained by dancers upon his arrival at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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Image: PCS

The project is expected to provide 5,000 cubic metres of water per day to over 8,400 residents.

He also commissioned the Kagio water supply project in Kirinyaga County and the upgrading of the 42.5- kilometre Marua-Kwa Wambui road in Mathira, Nyeri County.

Ruto also held a meet-the-people tour in Karatina town.

On Sunday, Ruto hosted an inter-denominational prayer service at Sagana State Lodge and later chair a meeting with leaders from the Mt Kenya region.

On Monday, the President launched the Ichamara-Kariti road upgrade in Mukurwe-ini and the Kaigonji and Othaya water projects in Tetu.

Ruto also opened a bus park terminus in Nyeri town to ease traffic congestion.

President William Ruto giving his speech at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto giving his speech at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto being entertained by dancers upon his arrival at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto being entertained by dancers upon his arrival at the Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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Congregation seated after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
Congregation seated after the commissioning of Modernised Kenya Cooperative Creameries Kiganjo Factory, Nyeri County on August 6, 2023
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