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Kenyan President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, made an appeal to Meru County leaders, urging them to come together and put aside their differences
Kenyan President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, made an appeal to Meru County leaders, urging them to come together and put aside their differences.
Following their attendance at an inter-denominational service in Laare, Igembe North, Dr. Ruto emphasised the need for Governor Kawira Mwangaza and other leaders to collaborate.
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Governor Mwangaza has recently experienced discord with her deputy, Isaac Mutuma, and some MPs as well as MCAs. During the event, the head of state also unveiled plans to construct a ‘mini statehouse’ in Meru.
Regarding security in the cattle rustling-prone Nyambene region, the president reassured residents that he was actively working to address the situation.
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Ruto added that funds had been allocated, and the cabinet had set aside Sh25 billion for modern equipment to combat cattle rustlers and other criminals, as part of their efforts to enhance the country’s security. Ruto also said Laare would be the site of an affordable housing project, which is expected to create at least 1,000 jobs.
