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As President William Ruto gears up for his highly anticipated tour of the Mount Kenya region next week, leaders from the area are signaling their eagerness for his visit.
Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege expressed optimism, stating that the region stands to gain significantly from the president's visit.
“We are waiting for what he will bring to us as a father. The Mount Kenya people I have met are waiting for the president. There will be no heckling because the people of Mount Kenya have been promised a lot and want to see the progress,” Sabina said in an interview with The Standard.
Tuko tayari kumkaribisha Rais Mt Kenya - Sabina ChegeInterview by@muthee_raymond&@njambigaitho pic.twitter.com/i6KPqIIqZD
— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) March 27, 2025Sabina reassured the president of a warm and safe reception, adding, “He is coming to meet his people, coming to see his children, and Mount Kenya people are not children of a lesser god, so he should not worry. He is coming to his voter basket regions.”
The president's visit will mark his return to the region after months following the impeachment of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
His allies have already begun grassroots mobilization in preparation for the tour.
Ruto is expected in Mt. Kenya in the first week of April, with high-level consultations with regional leaders, currently ongoing.
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He is expected to meet with all elected leaders from Mount Kenya at State House to plan for the visit, following a similar meeting convened by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
His tour will begin in Laikipia County, then down to Meru, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Muranga, Tharaka Nithi, Embu County, and will finish off with Nyeri and Kiambu County on Saturday, April 5.
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