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President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto at Parliament buildings for the viewing of former President Mwai Kibaki who died on April 22, 2022. Ruto won the August 9, 2022 elections, effectively succeeding his boss.

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Uhuru, Ruto expected in Mombasa on separate Missions

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 4 – President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto were scheduled Thursday to tour the coastal city of Mombasa but on separate missions.

The Head of State will be on a developmental tour while Ruto will be on a charm offensive drumming up support for his presidential bid.

President Kenyatta is to commission several development projects in the region.

According to his itinerary schedule, the President will commence his development tour of the region at the Sh4.5 billion Makupa Bridge.

He will later commission the construction of the Metre-Gauge Railway that operates from the Mombasa Central Business District to Miritini SGR Terminus.

President Kenyatta will tour the port of Mombasa to commission the new Kipevu Oil Terminal and phase two of the second container terminal.

The Head of State will conclude his region tour at Dongo Kundu.

Politics is expected to take center stage during his tour ostensibly after the Head of State Wednesday during his time in Kisii County, spilled the beans on why he parted ways with Ruto.

“There is a saying that wise men change their minds. Yes, I changed my mind about supporting my deputy because of many issues. He was against part of our development agenda; the tires were stolen, seats were thrown out and left with a shell,” President Kenyatta said.

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In his renewed attack against his estranged deputy, the Head of State urged Kenyans to shun him in next Tuesday’s polls, noting that he has proved unfit.

“Raila is all about integrity and principle. We can’t allow Kenyans to depend on individuals who have stolen from them. Let us do the right thing for the country. They are for the short term, but we are telling you that ours is for the posterity of this country. They are abusing me, yet I am the President; what will happen when they are in power?” President Kenyatta posed.

Ruto, who will hold a rally at the Tononoka grounds, is expected to hit back at his boss, who, in recent days, has been engaged in a war of words.

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