[PHOTOS] Ruto launches projects in Igembe Central in day two tour of Meru

Ruto was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

In Summary
  • He also presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Kangeta market and later opened the sub-county headquarters.
  • The tour is set to conclude on Saturday with visits to South Imenti, Central Imenti, and North Imenti.
President William Ruto dances to a song when he arrived in Igembe central for the opening of the St Mark’s primary school in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
President William Ruto dances to a song when he arrived in Igembe central for the opening of the St Mark’s primary school in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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President William Ruto intensified Friday his development tour of Meru County with calls on leaders to respect one another.

His statement came after a group of youth jeered Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

“Hii ni kukosa heshima! Mimi nataka kila kiongozi apatiwe heshima yake. Tabia kama hii iwe ya mwisho leo,” Ruto said while firing a warning shot at the youth.


President William Ruto with other leaders in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
President William Ruto with other leaders in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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President William Ruto address residents at Kiutine town in Igembe Central on January 26, 2024.
President William Ruto address residents at Kiutine town in Igembe Central on January 26, 2024.
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President William Ruto at a classroom at St Mark’s primary school when he officially opened on January 26, 2024.
President William Ruto at a classroom at St Mark’s primary school when he officially opened on January 26, 2024.
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He also reprimanded the particular leaders said to have sponsored it.


Earlier on, Ruto opened St Mark’s Primary School.

He also presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Kangeta market and later opened the sub-county headquarters.

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mithika Linturi and Senator Kathuri Murungi among other leaders accompanied him.

The tour is set to conclude on Saturday with visits to South Imenti, Central Imenti, and North Imenti.

President William Ruto with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at St Mark’s primary school on January 26, 2024.
President William Ruto with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at St Mark’s primary school on January 26, 2024.
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President William Ruto water a tree seedling at St Mark’s primary school on January 26, 2024.
President William Ruto water a tree seedling at St Mark’s primary school on January 26, 2024.
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Miraa traders at Kiutine in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
Miraa traders at Kiutine in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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A miraa trader in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
A miraa trader in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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St Mark’s primary school in Igembe central.
St Mark’s primary school in Igembe central.
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A crowd at President William Ruto's meeting in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
A crowd at President William Ruto's meeting in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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Residents follow proceedings during the meeting at Kiutine in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
Residents follow proceedings during the meeting at Kiutine in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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Residents who turned up for the President's meeting in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
Residents who turned up for the President's meeting in Igembe central on January 26, 2024.
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