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Unshaken Ruto storms Mount Kenya amid political tensions

President William Ruto joins traditional dancers at Ngarachi in Laikipia west during the begining of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President William Ruto made a significant entry into Mt Kenya yesterday, despite concerns that his development tour in the politically challenging region might trigger protests.

The choice of Laikipia County as the starting point for his five-day tour was noteworthy, especially following the 'Nyahururu Declaration' made by a group of politicians from the area months earlier after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ousted.

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