Heavy Rains Force Ruto to Abandon His Vehicle and Walk Along Muddy Kisii Road

President William Ruto walked along a muddy stretch in Kabosi, Bobasi Constituency, after heavy rain made access difficult during his Kisii development tour.

Images shared on his official social media accounts showed the President walking beside local leaders, government officials and security personnel. The convoy’s vehicles could not reach the project site along the rain-soaked road, prompting the group to continue on foot. The unusual scene attracted attention as Ruto moved through the region to launch infrastructure projects.

Ruto was in Kabosi to launch construction of the Nyagesa-Rianyamanga Road, one of several projects featured during his Kisii engagements. A road grader was present at the site, while the softened red-murram surface showed the impact of the downpour. The President said better roads would ease movement and support trade by helping people transport goods and reach markets.

The launch formed part of Ruto’s third day of activities in the Gusii region, where he visited several project sites. Earlier, he launched the Kenyoro SDA-Riana Market-Kerina Road in Bonchari and addressed residents in Nyamira. His programme also featured infrastructure and electricity initiatives aimed at improving services and connectivity.

Heavy rain also interrupted Ruto’s address in Kabosi, cutting short his remarks as he spoke to residents. Despite the weather, the road launch proceeded, with the President and his team reaching the venue on foot.

Photographs of the walk circulated online, attracting reactions from Kenyans commenting on the muddy conditions. Some praised Ruto for proceeding with the engagement, while others questioned when residents would see the road completed. The images also highlighted the difficulties of travelling along the route during rainy weather.

The road is expected to improve access for residents, traders and farmers once construction is completed. However, the launch did not establish a completion date, leaving residents waiting for further details about the project’s delivery timeline.

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