I built the road to his doorstep - Ruto slams Gachagua over Mt. Kenya neglect claims
The President further dismissed concerns over political tensions in the region, maintaining that his relationship with Mt. Kenya voters remains intact despite recent political turmoil following Gachagua’s removal.
President William Ruto has fired back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, revealing that he personally oversaw the construction of the road leading to Gachagua’s home, countering claims that he has ignored Mt. Kenya’s development.
Speaking during an interview with vernacular radio stations ahead of his tour of Mt Kenya, which begins on Tuesday, Ruto defended his track record, highlighting roads he has commissioned in the area.
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"I have heard some leaders claim that I have done nothing. But I was the one who started the road project from Marua, passing through Wamunyoro, where this same critic resides. That road was built under my leadership," he said, in an apparent response to Gachagua.
The President further dismissed concerns over political tensions in the region, maintaining that his relationship with Mt. Kenya voters remains intact despite recent political turmoil following Gachagua’s removal.
"I have been visiting Mt. Kenya for over 20 years. This is not a friendship of months or days; it is one built over decades. Such a bond cannot be questioned based on a few months of political shifts," Ruto said.
He affirmed that his tour is meant to provide an account of his administration’s work to the region's voters, who played a critical role in his election.
"I am here because I was given a mandate by the people of Kenya, including those from Central Kenya. From tomorrow, it will be evident whether I have fulfilled my promises," he added.
The visit comes amid growing political unrest in Mt. Kenya, with Gachagua positioning himself as the region's opposition leader.
The former deputy president has intensified his criticism of Ruto’s leadership, accusing him of taking credit for projects initiated during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure.
Ruto is expected to commission completed projects, inspect ongoing ones, and launch new initiatives across Laikipia, Nyeri, Meru, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, and Kiambu counties.
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