The rally brought together leaders from across the political divide as Ruto highlighted his administration’s development agenda.

President William Ruto acknowledges greetings from residents in Eldoret town/PCS

‎President William Ruto drew thousands of residents to a rally in Eldoret on Saturday, joined by leaders, including those from the ODM party, as he concluded the seventh day of his North Rift tour.

Ruto began the day in Nandi County, where he inspected the 729-unit Nandi Hills Affordable Housing Project and highlighted government investments in housing, student accommodation and modern markets.

He later proceeded to Eldoret, where thousands of residents gathered for the rally.

During the North Rift tour, the President has launched, inspected and commissioned development projects across the region, focusing on roads, housing, markets, education and healthcare infrastructure.

A section of the crowd in Eldoret town/PCS

The administration has presented the projects as part of its broader plan to create jobs, stimulate local economies and improve service delivery.

The presence of ODM leaders at the Eldoret rally added a political dimension to the gathering, highlighting engagements across party lines as political alignments take shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Eldoret is also preparing to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, placing the city in the national spotlight ahead of the event.

President William Ruto addressea residents in Eldoret town/PCS