President William Ruto began an 11-day development tour of Kenya’s North Rift region on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The tour will conclude on Tuesday, October 20, when Eldoret hosts the national Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The itinerary covers six counties: Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Baringo. During the tour, Ruto is expected to launch development projects, inspect infrastructure, and distribute land titles.
Ruto Opens Tour in Trans Nzoia
Ruto launched the tour in Trans Nzoia County during Mazingira Day celebrations. In Endebess, he participated in environmental activities before inspecting ongoing construction of the Endebess-Matumbei road.
He also assessed healthcare services at Endebess Sub-County Hospital’s newly built Mother and Child Unit.
Markets, Roads and TVET Projects
On Monday, October 12, Ruto’s programme focused on infrastructure, trade, education, and healthcare in Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties.
In Tinderet, Nandi County, the President commissioned Maraba Market. He also inspected the Maraba-Kebeneti and Timboroa-Meteitei-Kopere roads before visiting Meteitei Hospital.
In Moiben, Uasin Gishu County, Ruto commissioned the Kenya School of TVET’s Moiben Campus. He also commissioned Ziwa Dam 2 and inspected local roads. His itinerary included a review of construction progress at Siwa Level Five Hospital in Soy constituency.
Kerio Valley Projects on Schedule
On Tuesday, October 13, Ruto is scheduled to visit Kapyego in Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County. He is expected to launch a local water project and construction of student hostels at the Kerio Valley Kenya Medical Training College.
The programme also includes launching an Economic Stimulus Programme market and commissioning the Kipkundul-Kapyego-Kamalei road.
Eldoret Prepares for Mashujaa Day
On Sunday, October 18, Ruto is scheduled to attend a church service in Kapsabet, Nandi County. His programme includes commissioning ACK Plaza, inspecting Kapsabet Stadium, launching an outpatient hospital block, and flagging off a last-mile electricity connectivity project.
The following day, October 19, he will hold regional development briefings at Eldoret State Lodge.
The tour will culminate on Tuesday, October 20, at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. The venue is preparing to host the national Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The government’s regional tour places infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic development at the centre of activities ahead of the national holiday.
