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Ruto heads to Central amid jitters over proposed dialogue with Raila

When President William Ruto, shared a light moment with other leaders during the retreat for Cabinet and Senior Ranks of the Executive at Fairmount Mt Kenya Safari Club in Laikipia County on Jan 7, 2023. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

President William Ruto will camp in Mount Kenya for five days, starting Saturday, at a time the region is restive following a secret meeting between him and and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

According to State House insiders, the President had planned to tour Mount Kenya in September but the political anxiety triggered by his meeting with Raila forced the change of plan.

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