President William Ruto faced questions during his two-day visit to Murang’a County, where he launched an ICT center and student hostels at Kiharu TVET college, a project previously inaugurated by Ndindi Nyoro in March. Critics say he took credit for others' work, with a video showing Nyoro's launch plaque covered. Ruto urged Mt Kenya voters to support him for a second term in 2027.
President William Ruto conducted a two-day visit to Murang’a County, launching and inspecting various projects. The core controversy centered on Kiharu TVET college. In March, Ndindi Nyoro officially launched the institution after the Mwai Kibaki classroom building's completion. During Ruto's Friday visit, a plaque showing Nyoro's launch was covered, as seen in a video.
Ruto criticized his opponents, saying: “Wale jamaa wanajaribu kushindana na sisi ni watu wa matusi mengi, kisirani mingi, hasira mingi, lakini kazi hawajui, mpango hawana, ajenda hawana, sera hawana. Ni kweli ama si kweli?” He emphasized his developments: “Ata waniite Kasongo, si barabara inaendelea, pamoja na shule na stima? Niendelee ama nisiendelee?” Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged supporters: “Ni tutam si tutam? Rais Ruto aendelee asiendelee?” Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah said: “Najua matusi umetukanwa vile sisi tumetukanwa. Lakini hata tukiitwa watoto tutazingatia maisha ya wananchi wa Kenya.”
Land Minister Alice Wahome advised Nyoro to rejoin the government, a statement that drew opposition. Some residents destroyed UDA-branded items. Opposition leaders like Rigathi Gachagua criticized the visit as political propaganda and launches of unbudgeted projects. Senator Joe Nyutu skipped it, calling it more campaign than development.
Ruto launched other projects including the Kiriko-Kagumo-ini-Gitugi-Karugia road, affordable housing in Kandara and Gatanga, expansion of Kenneth Matiba Hospital, and inspections of markets and Mumbi stadium. He claimed coffee prices rose from under Sh60 to over Sh110 per kilo.
