- President William Ruto began his visit to Mount Kenya on Tuesday, April 1, amid intense political tension
- Nyeri Governor Kahiga Mutahi expressed his gratitude to the President for allocating more than KSh 850 million for development projects in the county
- His remarks are coming as divisions are increasing in the camp of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, allies arguing about political strategies
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga who is a close ally of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua He welcomed President William Ruto when he started a development tour in Mount Kenya.
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Speaking in Kieni, Nyeri County, Kahiga expressed his gratitude to the President's promise to improve infrastructure and health care in the county.
“I take this opportunity to welcome you to Kieni, Nyeri County, Mr. President. We thank you that you have come with a developmental gift. Kahiga said.
The governor noted that the funds provided to county governments are often not enough to address infrastructure challenges, especially construction and road maintenance.
He admitted that he had been struggling to upgrade the county's network due to financial challenges. However, he congratulated the President Ruto By intervening and promising to improve health care in the area.
“The money allocated to county governments is limited, and I have been struggling with road projects. That is why we are grateful that after our negotiations, you agreed to improve our hospital here in Nomomoru and promised to provide us with essential medical equipment to ensure quality health care for our people,” he added.
Kahiga continued to emphasize his support for the presidential leadership, protesting the notion that Ruto does not want Nyeri.
He urged the national leader to visit the area regularly and continue to implement development projects.
“I thank the President for bringing development to our county. And today I want to tell him, don't listen to those who say don't come to Nyeri. We need you to visit us again and again because every time you come, you bring development,” He insisted.
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Restrictions appear in Gachagua camp during Ruto's visit to Mount Kenya
Kahiga's remarks are coming as tensions escalate into Gachagua's political camp, with some of its allies making different views on the best ways to cooperate with the President.
The division has emerged in his camp with its allies raising questions about its leadership and its strategy to focus on Mount Kenya towards 2027.
Although he is not a formal presidential candidate, his efforts to unite the opposition to Ruto are undermined by internal divisions, a situation that raises doubts about his ability to unite his supporters.
Popular leaders such as activist George Morara and MP Gathoni Mamuchomba have urged Gachagua to have a more integrated attitude.
The tensions intensified when Gen Z activist Morara Kebaso and his Inject Party announced his withdrawal from his camp, blaming him for promoting ethnic politics.
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