President William Ruto has explained why he is on a five days tour in Mt Kenya region.
Speaking during an interview with Inooro TV, the Head of State said he is in the region for development matters, and to work closely with his friends
"Kwanza kabisa nimekuja hapa Mt Kenya kutoa shukurani kwani walinishika mkono wakati wa uchaguzi, leo tumekua na ibada, jana nilizuru eneo mbali mbali," he said.
This is loosely translated to: First and foremost I'm here to say thank you to the people of Mt Kenya for their support, as you saw, we had a thanksgiving service today and yesterday I visited several places in matters development.
Ruto also laid out his planned visits to other areas within the region, and development projects the residents should expect.
On Monday Ruto is expected to commission a road in Mukurwei-ni.
This event will be succeeded by the launch of water projects in Tetu and Othaya.
At Nyeri Town, the President will open a bus park that is poised to ease congestion and create a friendly transport environment.
On Tuesday, he will open a new Kenya Co-operative Creameries facility in Kiganjo.
Thereafter, he will host Mt Kenya leaders at the Sagana State Lodge.
