President William Ruto shakes hands with Baringo Senator Gideon Moi at Kabarak on Friday, October 10, 2025.
President William Ruto receives a copy of a book from former minister Marsden Madoka during the launch at State House on October6,2025/PCS President William Ruto’s week was marked by high-level diplomatic talks, intense political consultations, and a historic reconciliation with Kanu chairman Gideon Moi, a moment that may reshape Kenya’s political landscape ahead of 2027.
The highlight of his diary was Friday’s visit to Kabarak, the first since 2019, where Ruto met Moi in a rare show of unity that capped days of behind-the-scenes negotiations.
The visit followed a Wednesday night State House meeting where Moi agreed to drop his bid for the Baringo Senate seat, a move that cleared the way for UDA’s Kiprono Chemitei and signaled Kanu’s willingness to work with Kenya Kwanza.
But before the Kabarak handshake, Ruto’s week was packed with engagements that showcased both his statesmanship and political strategy.
President William Ruto with Kanu chairman Gideon Moi at Kabarak in Nakuru on October 10,2025/PCS Here's a roundup;
October 6, Monday
At State House Nairobi, he presided over the launch of 'At The Ready', a memoir of Major (Rtd) Marsden Madoka.
The President described Madoka as “a patriot who lived the spirit of service and sacrifice,” saying his life embodied the values that built the modern Kenyan state.
“My boss and mentor, Major (Rtd) Madoka, has always stood ready, to serve, to lead, and to sacrifice for his country,” Ruto said.
The event carried deep personal symbolism for the President.
In 1998, barely a year after his election as MP for Eldoret North, Ruto was appointed Assistant Minister for Education, serving directly under Madoka, who was then the Minister.
The two have since maintained a close bond, grounded in mentorship and public service.
President William Ruto when he assumed the chairmanship of COMESA at KICC on October 9,2025/PCS October 8, Wednesday
The President hosted a delegation of political, business, and grassroots leaders from Kitui County led by former Senator David Musila.
They discussed ongoing development projects in the region, including road construction, affordable housing, and sustainable agriculture.
Ruto also met chairpersons and CEOs of water agencies, reiterating his government’s plan to build up to 45 mega dams in the next decade.
“This will enable us to irrigate up to three million acres and make water provision sustainable,” he said.
Later that evening, he hosted COMESA leaders for a dinner at State House ahead of the regional summit.
President Ruto with Kitui leaders at State House on October 8,2025/PCS October 9, Thursday
A busy day that began with a meeting with UDA aspirants, including Kiprono Chemitei (Baringo), David Ndakwa (Malava), Muriuki Muthende (Mbeere North), and Ahmed Maalim (Banisa), as they prepared to present nomination papers to the IEBC.
He then officially opened the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit at KICC.
During the meeting, he assumed the bloc’s chairmanship from Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
In his acceptance speech, Ruto called for deeper regional trade integration and digital transformation.
“We must move Africa from exporting raw materials to exporting finished products. That’s how we will create jobs and build wealth at home,” he said.
He also held bilateral talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Comoros President Azali Assoumani, focusing on trade, agriculture, and regional stability.
President Ruto during the tree planting exercise at Mazingira Day at State House primary on October 10,2025/PCS October 10, Friday
Ruto began his day at State House Primary School for a tree-planting exercise to mark Mazingira Day, reaffirming the government’s goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
Later, he met Lower Eastern leaders, urging them to rally behind Kenya’s economic transformation agenda.
The day, however, culminated in the dramatic Kabarak meeting, attended by over 3,000 Kanu delegates and Kenya Kwanza leader, where Moi publicly explained his decision to step down.
“I told him (Ruto) I wanted to help my people finish the projects I started. He told me he will take it upon himself to do it,” Moi said.
President William Ruto with some heads of state and government during a dinner at State House ahead of the COMESA meet/PCS “Since he is the Head of State and I know he will not change, I accepted to step down.”
Ruto, in turn, admitted he had personally reached out to Moi to unite the country.
"Kama iko maneno imetokea, blame it on me,” he said. “Mimi ndiye nilitafutana na Gideon.”
Chairpersons and CEOs of water agencies during a meeting at State House in October 9,2025/PCS 
Baringo UDA aspirant Kiprono Chemitei during a meeting with President William Ruto on October 8,2025/PCS 
