Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto on Saturday gifted Githurai artists Sh100,000 after commissioning projects in Kiambu county. The President was addressing residents when his speech was interrupted by youths carrying a model.
Ruto was compelled to recognise the resident who arrived at the rally while displaying his piece of art. “I have seen the work you have done. Give them Sh100,000 in exchange for it,” he said amid applause from the crowd.
The model mirrored State House built inside a glass showcase, adorned with deĢcor and manicured gardens. The youths assisted the artist in handing over the sculptor owing to its sheer size and stature.
There was also an artist who carried a drawing of President Ruto which caught his attention. Ruto was seen smiling as he looked at the drawing of himself.
The drawing was the President standing while giving a speech. Ruto has embarked on an extensive tour of the Mt Kenya region that will see him traverse Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia and Nyeri counties.
In Githurai, Kiambu county he commissioned the Githurai water supply project. The project is expected to provide 5,000 cubic metres of water per day to over 8,400 residents.
On Saturday, he will also commission the Kagio water supply project in Kirinyaga County. He will later commission the upgrading of the 42.5- kilometre Marua-Kwa Wambui road in Mathira, Nyeri County. He will also hold a meet-the-people tour in Karatina town.
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