How Ruto seeks a share of Kalonzo's turf as six-day tour starts

President William Ruto when he laid the foundation stone to mark the commencement of works for 3,000 housing units under the 10,000-unit Konza Affordable Housing Project.[PCS]

President William Ruto begins his tour of Ukambani today in what is seen as a charm offensive to slice a pie of the region's vote ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

As the President's delegation crisscrosses the three lower Eastern counties of Machakos, Kitui and Makueni, talk on the ground is whether the tour will convince the Kamba community to cast their lot with him.