The Head of State made the announcement on Sunday, January 11, while addressing congregants at ACK St Paul’s Church in Kariki, Othaya, where he attended a church service.
During his remarks, President Ruto said the visit would focus on engaging local leaders and residents on development priorities that have previously stalled or faced funding challenges.
According to the president, a major component of the tour will involve assessing road projects initiated during the previous administration but left incomplete due to budgetary constraints.
According to the president, a major component of the tour will involve assessing road projects initiated during the previous administration but left incomplete due to budgetary constraints.
He said the government has since mobilised resources to resume construction works.
“Many people have been asking about the roads that were launched during the former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s term.
“Many people have been asking about the roads that were launched during the former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s term.
Some of these projects were only 20 per cent complete because funding became inadequate. I want to assure you that the funds are now available and work has resumed,” Ruto said.
The president will also inspect the KSh21 billion affordable housing programme being implemented across Nyeri County.
The president will also inspect the KSh21 billion affordable housing programme being implemented across Nyeri County.
The project is part of the national housing agenda and includes several housing units under construction in different parts of the county.
In addition, Ruto is expected to review progress on more than 15 ultra-modern markets currently under construction. These facilities are intended to improve trade infrastructure and provide organised spaces for traders, particularly small-scale business owners.
As part of his itinerary, the president will officially open the Karatina modern market on Monday, January 12. The facility is expected to boost local commerce and create employment opportunities for residents.
Beyond infrastructure, President Ruto said agriculture will feature prominently in his engagements, with a particular focus on dairy and coffee farming—two key economic activities in the region.
In addition, Ruto is expected to review progress on more than 15 ultra-modern markets currently under construction. These facilities are intended to improve trade infrastructure and provide organised spaces for traders, particularly small-scale business owners.
As part of his itinerary, the president will officially open the Karatina modern market on Monday, January 12. The facility is expected to boost local commerce and create employment opportunities for residents.
Beyond infrastructure, President Ruto said agriculture will feature prominently in his engagements, with a particular focus on dairy and coffee farming—two key economic activities in the region.
He noted that the government is working to secure international markets for Kenyan agricultural products to improve farmer earnings.
In this regard, the president cited recent diplomatic engagements aimed at expanding export opportunities, including discussions with United States President Donald Trump.
In this regard, the president cited recent diplomatic engagements aimed at expanding export opportunities, including discussions with United States President Donald Trump.
He said such agreements are intended to strengthen access to foreign markets for Kenyan produce.
Youth empowerment will also be a central focus of the Nyeri tour. On Monday, the president is scheduled to launch the disbursement of more than KSh500 million under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme.
The funds will support business start-ups for at least 10,000 young people drawn from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties.
Youth empowerment will also be a central focus of the Nyeri tour. On Monday, the president is scheduled to launch the disbursement of more than KSh500 million under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme.
The funds will support business start-ups for at least 10,000 young people drawn from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties.
Each beneficiary is expected to receive KSh50,000 in seed capital to help them establish or expand small businesses.
President Ruto noted that the initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle youth unemployment and promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.
This visit marks the president’s return to Nyeri nearly a year after his last tour of the county in March 2025.
President Ruto noted that the initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle youth unemployment and promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.
This visit marks the president’s return to Nyeri nearly a year after his last tour of the county in March 2025.
Nyeri holds political significance as the home county of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose fallout with Ruto culminated in his impeachment.
Since his removal from office, Gachagua has aligned himself with the opposition and has publicly declared intentions to challenge President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Since his removal from office, Gachagua has aligned himself with the opposition and has publicly declared intentions to challenge President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
He is working alongside opposition figures including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-Kenya’s Eugene Wamalwa, PLP leader Martha Karua, and Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang’i.
The president’s visit is therefore expected to draw both political and public attention, with analysts viewing it as an opportunity for the government to reassert its development agenda in the region amid shifting political alliances.
President Ruto said he would spend the three days engaging leaders, inspecting projects, and interacting with residents as part of efforts to ensure government programmes deliver tangible benefits to the people.
The president’s visit is therefore expected to draw both political and public attention, with analysts viewing it as an opportunity for the government to reassert its development agenda in the region amid shifting political alliances.
President Ruto said he would spend the three days engaging leaders, inspecting projects, and interacting with residents as part of efforts to ensure government programmes deliver tangible benefits to the people.
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