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Confident Ruto pledges not to leave Ukambani behind, promises full inclusion in future govt
12th November, 2025 11:30 AM
Caption:Ruto: My next govt will give Ukambani a seat at the table. VIDEO/K24TV President William Ruto has assured residents of Ukambani that their region will not be left behind in his next government.
Speaking during a visit to Makueni County on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Ruto said he was committed to ensuring that the people of Ukambani are fully included in national development plans and decision-making.
“Hata kama ni kwa lazima, mimi siwachani na nyinyi. Hata mkinipatia kura kidogo mimi nakuja hapa. Mimi nawahakikishia, hii Ukambani haitabaki nyuma tena. Mimi siwezi kuunda serikali inayofuata bila watu wa Ukambani. Mko tayari ama hamko tayari?” he said.
Ruto noted that Ukambani had been sidelined for many years due to political opposition, but he was determined to change that.
“Ndio mimi nimewakujia watu wa ukambani, hii ukambani imechelewa kwa upinzani siku mingi. Ndio mimi nimekuja kuwaeleza mapema, sitakubali mambo ya Ukambani ibaki nyuma,” he said.
Development plans for Ukambani
During the visit, Ruto highlighted specific development projects aimed at improving services in the region. He mentioned a plan to equip hospitals in Makueni County with modern medical technology.
“Tumetoa mwongozo ya kuwa, hii Makueni kaunti, katika ile programme ya kuhakikisha ya kwamba tuko na equipment ya kuhakikisha kwamba hospitali yenu iko na MRI, iko na ultrasound, iko na equipment ya laboratory, tumeweka mpango ya shilingi bilioni tatu na nusu ya Makueni kaunti ya equipment,” he said.
The plan is part of a broader strategy to ensure that healthcare and other critical services in Ukambani meet national standards.
Ruto’s visit and assurances are seen as a direct message to the residents of Ukambani that their concerns will be addressed and that the region will play a key role in shaping the next government.
By pledging concrete investments and promising political inclusion, Ruto says he is committed to correcting past neglect and providing the region with development opportunities.
His remarks come at a time when political leaders are intensifying engagements with various regions to secure support and ensure equitable development.
