President William Ruto is expected to begin a four-day development tour of Ukambani today, with visits planned across Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties.

During the tour, he will launch, inspect and commission projects involving roads, affordable housing, electricity connectivity and water, as well as issue title deeds.

The President will begin his tour in Mbiuni, Mwala Constituency, Machakos, where he will inspect the ongoing construction of a sports academy and commission the Mwala Cluster Water Projects.

The projects will address persistent water shortages in the Lower Eastern region.

He will then proceed to Kako in Mbooni, Makueni, where he will launch the Wote-Kako-Ngoluni Road, a project expected to ease movement and improve access to markets for traders and farmers.

He will also issue title deeds to residents of Ilima as part of the Government's efforts to address longstanding land ownership questions and challenges faced by squatters in different parts of the country.

In Kaiti, Makueni, the President will launch the Kyambeke-Kyuasini-Ukia Road and commission the Kyambeke-Kikoko Road. He will also launch the Kwa Vonza-Kanyangi-Chandula Road in Kitui Rural, Kitui.

On Sunday, the President will be in Kitui Town, Kitui Central, where he will preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kitui Campus and inspect the Kwa Ngendu Affordable Housing Project (AHP).

He will also flag off the Last Mile electricity connectivity programme and commission the Kitui-Wote Power Sub-Station. The two initiatives are intended to strengthen electricity supply and expand access to power in Kitui and Makueni counties, supporting households, businesses and public institutions.

On Monday, the tour will continue across parts of Kitui County and Kibwezi in Makueni County. In Kora, Mwingi North, the President will inspect the Tseikuru Affordable Housing Project, launch the Twimiwa-Tseikuru-Usweni Road and issue title deeds to residents.

In Kathekani, Kibwezi East, the President will commission Kathekani Senior Secondary School, built by Kenya Railways, and flag off additional Last Mile electricity connectivity projects.

At Machinery Market in Kibwezi East, the Head of State will launch the Machinery-Kyumani-Tuberie Road before proceeding to Kitui West, where he will break ground for the Kabati Affordable Housing Project.

The final leg of the tour on Tuesday will cover Mwingi North in Kitui County and Masinga and Yatta in Machakos County. In Ngaie, Mwingi North, President Ruto will break ground for a clinker cement factory, an investment expected to create jobs and stimulate economic activity in the coal-rich Mui Basin.

He will then head to Kithyoko in Masinga, Machakos County, where he will flag off a last-mile connectivity project and launch the Kagonde-Masinga-Kithyoko Road.

He will conclude the tour in Matuu, Yatta Constituency, with the launch of the Matuu-Kyasioni-Katangi Road.

The Ukambani tour comes amid the Government's continued push to expand infrastructure and public services in regions that have historically experienced development gaps. Over the past four years, the region has witnessed accelerated investment in infrastructure and other development initiatives.

President Ruto has repeatedly maintained that his administration is committed to equitable development across the country, saying all regions and communities should have access to public investment and economic opportunities.