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Ruto's goodies as revival of sugar factories clouds his Western tour

President William Ruto. [PCS]

President William Ruto's tour of western Kenya before today's Madaraka Day celebrations was instrumental in fulfilling some of the pre-election pledges.

Some of the unfulfilled promises threatened to scuttle Ruto's chances of rallying the region behind him for a second term in office.

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