Moments captured during Ruto's day out in Bungoma, Kakamega

He is on a five-day tour of the region.

In Summary
  • Ruto's tour in the Western region brought together leaders even from other political parties.
  • He was joined by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka among other leaders.
President William Ruto during his tour Shianda, Kakamega County on August 27, 2023
President William Ruto during his tour Shianda, Kakamega County on August 27, 2023
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President William Ruto on Sunday marked his second day in the Western Kenya region.

He is on a five-day tour of the region which will see him launch and inspect projects as well as meet grassroots leaders.

On Sunday morning, he had an appointment with the Bungoma MCAs where he commissioned the new County Assembly Building.

As he boasts of being a staunch Christian and follower of Christ, the President by 10 am was seated in church for a service.

President William Ruto addressing the congregation during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
President William Ruto addressing the congregation during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
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Deputy President William Ruto having a side chat with President William Ruto during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
Deputy President William Ruto having a side chat with President William Ruto during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
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President William Ruto Speaking during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
President William Ruto Speaking during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Members of the clergy during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Members of the clergy during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Memmbers of the choir leading the church in praise and worship during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Memmbers of the choir leading the church in praise and worship during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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President William Ruto reading the bible during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
President William Ruto reading the bible during a church service in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Congregation during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Congregation during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Some youths on top of trees in Shianda, Kakamega County being addressed by President William Ruto on August 27, 2023
Some youths on top of trees in Shianda, Kakamega County being addressed by President William Ruto on August 27, 2023
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Kenyan leaders during a during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Kenyan leaders during a during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Western region leaders during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Western region leaders during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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Congregation during a during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
Congregation during a during a church service attended by President William Ruto in Bungoma on August 27, 2023
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He shared a memory verse to encourage Kenyans: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. — Hebrews 10:24-25

He was joined by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka among other leaders.

Ruto's tour in the Western region brought together leaders even from other political parties.

Residents of Shianda, Kakamega County being addressed by President William Ruto on August 27, 2023
Residents of Shianda, Kakamega County being addressed by President William Ruto on August 27, 2023
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After the church service, the President proceeded to Kakamega County where he presided over the groundbreaking for the construction of more than 300 kilometers of roads in Kakamega.

"They will enhance connectivity, spur trade, and boost the local economy through the swift movement of goods — such as sugarcane and maize — to the market," Ruto said.

The President together with other leaders including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa held a meet and greet moment with residents.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a church in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a church in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
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President William Ruto and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa n Buhuru, Mumias West on August 27, 2023
President William Ruto and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa n Buhuru, Mumias West on August 27, 2023
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President William Ruto during his tour Shianda, Kakamega County on August 27, 2023
President William Ruto during his tour Shianda, Kakamega County on August 27, 2023
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President William Ruto commissioning the tarmacking and maintenance of the Mumias-Imanga-Musanda road on August 27, 2023
President William Ruto commissioning the tarmacking and maintenance of the Mumias-Imanga-Musanda road on August 27, 2023
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the congregation during a church in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the congregation during a church in Bungoma on August 27, 2023.
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