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Ruto allies in Gusii in a spot over road projects

President William Ruto chats with Kisii Governor Simba Arati during a religious function in Kisii County on August 20, 2023. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto’s allies in Kisii and Nyamira counties are under pressure after the region missed out on major development projects rolled out by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).

In the current financial year, Nyamira County, for example, did not receive any allocation for road projects. Residents say the development has cast doubt on the region’s political support for President Ruto.

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