FLOODS SILENCE RUTO: President Forced to Abandon War on Gachagua as Rains Ravage Kisii

President William Ruto, Kenya’s Head of State, encountered an unexpected weather disruption during his development tour of Kisii County on Tuesday, November 10, after heavy rainfall interrupted his address to residents in Bonchari Constituency.

The president had travelled to the Gusii region to inspect and launch development projects while engaging residents on matters affecting the country.

During his address, Ruto also turned his attention to his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, questioning his political approach and accusing him of promoting divisions among Kenyans.

The president’s remarks came amid continued political disagreements between the two leaders, whose relationship deteriorated following Gachagua’s impeachment in October 2024.

Since their fallout, the two politicians have occasionally exchanged criticism in public, with their differences continuing to attract attention.

However, the president’s engagement with residents did not proceed as planned. Heavy rainfall at the gathering disrupted his speech, forcing him to bring his address to an early close.

Before the weather interruption, the president had participated in several development activities in Bonchari.

He commissioned the Nyagesa-Rianyamanga Road, a project expected to improve transport and accessibility for residents.

Ruto also officially opened Nyankororo Primary School, which has 12 classrooms built with support from Safaricom. The government indicated that 12 teachers would be deployed to the institution in January 2027.

Another project highlighted during the visit was the construction of the 22-kilometre Kenyoro SDA-Riana Market-Kerina Road.

The road is expected to improve connections between communities and facilitate access to local markets.

The Kisii visit combined infrastructure and education engagements with political discussions, although the heavy downpour ultimately interrupted the president’s planned address.

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