President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Kajiado County by commissioning and announcing numerous development projects, while also making political overtures in a region traditionally leaning towards the opposition.

• The tour saw the announcement of Sh20 billion investment in 10,000 housing units across Kajiado County.
• Key figures included President William Ruto, Governor Joseph ole Lenku, and several Members of Parliament.
• New investments were announced in roads, including the upgrade of the Karen-Ngong-Kiserian-Ongata Rongai road to a dual carriageway, and water projects, such as the Sh1.3 billion Kiserian-Ongata Rongai Water Supply Project.

President William Ruto's administration is deploying technocrats to the Mt Kenya region to bolster support for his 2027 re-election bid by highlighting government achievements and countering misinformation.

• Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and State corporation chairpersons are engaging citizens directly at the grassroots.
• Officials aim to demonstrate that the Mt Kenya region is well-represented in Dr Ruto's government, addressing concerns raised by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• Initiatives like the Jamii Imara Mashinani are being used to explain government programs, such as the Social Health Authority registration, and address public grievances regarding service delivery.

President William Ruto's recent three-day development tour of Kajiado County has ignited a political storm, with allies of Governor Joseph Ole Lenku alleging the tour was strategically used to undermine the governor and promote UDA party interests.

• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Governor Joseph Ole Lenku.
• The controversy arose during President Ruto's development tour of Kajiado County.
• Allegations suggest the tour aimed to undermine the governor and advance UDA politics.