Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have defended President William Ruto's administration against opposition criticism regarding development in the Coast region.

• Joho accused opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, of hypocrisy for failing to address long-standing issues in the region during their previous tenures.
• The leaders highlighted infrastructure projects, title deed issuance, and social development programs as evidence of the Kenya Kwanza administration's commitment to the Coast.
• Kingi claimed that the fallout between President Ruto and his former deputy stemmed from disagreements over equitable resource distribution across the country.

President William Ruto attended a thanksgiving ceremony for Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs in Bamba.

• The event was a thanksgiving ceremony for Principal Secretary of Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs.
• The ceremony took place in Bamba.
• President William Ruto was the guest of honour.

President William Ruto has intensified his engagements at the Coast region with a high-profile visit to Kilifi County.

• The visit is part of ongoing efforts to connect with residents and address their concerns.
• Key figures expected to accompany the President include local leaders and government officials.
• Details of the agenda for the Kilifi visit were not fully disclosed, but it is anticipated to cover various development projects and public forums.

President William Ruto is currently on a tour of the Coast region, attending a thanksgiving service in Kilifi County.

• The event is in honor of Principal Secretary Jacobs Fikirini.
• The Head of State is engaging in official duties during his coastal tour.
• The thanksgiving service is taking place in Ganze, Kilifi County.

President William Ruto stated that Kenya's politics has significantly shifted from tribalism to issue-based leadership focused on development and problem-solving.

• The shift is characterized by a move away from ethnic mobilization towards addressing citizens' challenges.
• Key initiatives mentioned include affordable housing, agriculture reforms, education, and road infrastructure development.
• President Ruto made these remarks in Kilifi County during a thanksgiving ceremony for Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Jacobs Fikirini.