Ruto launches, inspects projects in West Pokot as North Rift tour enters day 3

President William Ruto in Konyao, Kacheliba constituency, West Pokot County on October 14, 2026/PCS‎President William Ruto’s development tour of the North Rift entered its third day today with road projects, market infrastructure and education facilities featuring prominently in his itinerary in West Pokot and Trans Nzoia counties.

‎The President began the day in Konyao, Kacheliba constituency, West Pokoounty, where he launched the Konyao-Kiwawa-Alale road.

President William Ruto in Konyao, West Pokot county /PCSPresident William Ruto addresses residents of Konyao, West Pokot county /PCSPresident William Ruto flags off poles for the last mile connectivity project in Kacheliba, West Pokot county /PCS‎He then proceeded to Tabach in Pokot South constituency to inspect the Sh2.3 billion Kapsait-Kapsangar-Tapach-Sondany Road as the administration highlights infrastructure development in the region.

The road is part of the Sh21 billion investment to build 200km of roads across the county to improve connectivity and open up the region to greater economic opportunities.

A section of Sh2.3 billion Kapsait-Kapsangar-Tapach-Sondany Road which is under construction in West Pokot county /PCSPresident William Ruto addresses residents of Konyao, West Pokot county /PCSRuto also flagged off the Sh336 million last mile connectivity project in the constituency, which will connect 1, 960 households to power.

Across West Pokot, Ruto said, the government is investing Sh2.3 billion to connect 10, 000 homes to electricity expanding access to power for homes and businesses.

President William Ruto shakes hands with residents of Konyao, West Pokot county /PCSNational Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro/PCSThe tour will later move to Trans Nzoia county, where Ruto is scheduled to inspect the Sibanga Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) market in Cherangany constituency.

‎He will also inspect the Mwaita-Bwage-Makutano-Kapsara-Kobos Road before addressing residents at Sibanga.

‎In Kiminini constituency, the President will launch the Kiminini Market-Mitoto-Ndalu-Brigadier Road and inspect the Kiminini Modern Market.

‎He will also commission Kiminini Comprehensive School, which was constructed through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), before addressing residents.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the event /PCSInterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen /PCSPokot South MP David Pkosing addresses residents /PCS‎The itinerary places transport infrastructure, trading facilities and education among the key priorities of the day’s engagements.

‎The roads are expected to improve connectivity between communities and trading centres, while the markets are intended to provide better facilities for traders and support local economic activity.

‎The visit to Kiminini Comprehensive School will also highlight investment in education infrastructure through the constituency development fund.

‎The third-day programme follows earlier stops in the North Rift as Ruto tours the region to launch, inspect and commission development projects.

‎The 10-day tour is scheduled to culminate in the Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20.

‎During the tour, the President is expected to use public addresses to outline his administration’s development agenda and explain ongoing projects to residents.