Nipeleke polepole! Ruto tells man distracting his speech in Migori

 

President William Ruto speaking at Migori during Nyanza tour

President William Ruto on Wednesday told off a man distracting his speech in Migori, during his development tour of Raila Odinga's backyard.

The President was addressing residents of Migori when a man shouted during his speech, forcing him to stop.

However, Ruto told him off, saying he should cool down because he was not in a hurry.

The president was engaging the residents on which development projects they would like the government to focus on.

Ruto thanked the residents for embracing agriculture and helping the country's food security.

"Na Kaunti? (What about the county?)"  a man was heard shouting.

"Ngoja na Kaunti, wachakunikimbiza wewe, wewe unaniharakisha umesikia niko na haraka ya kuenda wapi? Nipeleke polepole wacha maneno, Kaunti nitasema," the President replied.

(About the county, you should wait. Do not hurry me. You want to rush me, did anyone tell you I'm in any hurry? Do not rush me, take things slow, I will address county issues).

The President went ahead to finish his part of the speech and delved into matters in Migori county.

Ruto said that the national government and county government have agreed to support Community Health Promoters.

The President said the move will help residents to know their health status to plan on their medication.

Ruto further drummed up support for the Social Health Insurance Fund, saying it will address inclusivity.

The President began his four-day tour of Luo Nyanza on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Ruto will visit Homa Bay County, where he is set to commission the Oyugis water project, before inspecting the Homa Bay fish market.

He will then launch the Rusinga Ring road.

Later, he will attend the thanksgiving ceremony of National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.

On Friday, Ruto will land in Siaya county, where he will commission the Mageta Island solar project in Bondo, Raila’s home constituency.

He will then proceed to Alego Usonga, where he will launch the Siaya economic stimulus programme market.

While still in Siaya, the head of state will also launch the Siaya rice mill project. Later in the day, he will attend the thanksgiving service of Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi in Ugunja.

President Ruto will wind up his tour of Raila’s backyard on Saturday, where he has several activities lined up in Kisumu county.

They include the commissioning of the Kisumu Marine School within the port area.

He will then proceed to Kisumu East constituency, where he will visit the Lake Basin Development Authority rice mill at Kibos.

Later, he will visit the Lumumba affordable housing project before winding up the Nyanza tour with a visit to the Nyakach constituency to launch the Nyabondo Trauma Centre.

by PERPETUA ETYANG