President William Ruto met with leaders and businessmen from Siaya County to discuss governmental projects in the area amidst controversy over resource allocation based on voting patterns.

• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua defended the prioritization of the Mt Kenya region due to its support for Ruto’s presidency.
• The meeting took place at State House, Nairobi.
• Gachagua's comments sparked backlash for suggesting that the government resembles a corporation favoring certain communities.