President William Ruto has sent a strong and direct message to the people of Ukambani: you are not going back to the opposition. Speaking during a high-profile meeting at State House with over 2,500 leaders and opinion shapers from the three Ukambani counties, the President promised that he will not allow the region to be left behind again—not politically, and certainly not in matters development.
In what many are describing as one of his most emotionally charged commitments to the region, the Head of State made it clear that his government is determined to win over the hearts, minds, and trust of the Kamba community—not through coercion, but by delivering tangible, life-changing progress.
“I will not let Kambas slip off my palm. I will not allow this region to be misled again by politics of deceit, tribalism, or poverty. Not under my watch,” said the President as he addressed the attentive audience.
Breaking from the past where Ukambani has often found itself in the political periphery, Ruto firmly stated that his goal is to fully integrate the region into the national development agenda.
“There is absolutely no reason why the Kamba community should be in the opposition. I will use all available means—political, economic, and social—to ensure that Ukambani walks this journey of transformation with the rest of the country,” he affirmed.
The President emphasized that political isolation had cost the region too much in past years, and that his government is ready to rewrite that story. He described his administration’s approach as inclusive, intentional, and based on results—not rhetoric.
Speaking broadly about his vision for Kenya, the President reiterated his belief in unity as the bedrock of development. He described his national strategy as one built on deliberate planning, bold investments in infrastructure, housing, agriculture, healthcare, and digital transformation—and insisted that no region should be left behind.
“I have a comprehensive plan for Kenya. It’s not a plan for Rift Valley alone, or for Central Kenya, or Nyanza. It’s a plan for all 47 counties—including Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos. I want all of us to walk in the same direction,” Ruto said.
The President’s message to the Kamba community was not one of command but of persuasion. He expressed confidence that the people of Ukambani, once given facts and results, would see the need to align with his administration’s development path.
“This is not about political parties. It’s about the people. If you’re seeing roads, housing, jobs, and growth, then let’s move together. I want every Kenyan region aligned behind one common goal—prosperity.” he said
Analysts say Ruto’s address represents a significant strategic pivot—choosing to invest political capital in a region historically aligned with the opposition. By publicly stating that he “will not let Kambas slip away,” the President has drawn a clear political line: Ukambani matters to his administration, and he is willing to go the extra mile to win the region over.
As the government rolls out key projects across the region—from the Thwake Dam and new road networks to housing programs—there is growing expectation that political and development narratives in Ukambani may begin to shift.
For now, President Ruto has made his position clear: the door to national inclusion is wide open, and the Kamba community is not only welcome, but actively being courted to step in and take its rightful place at the table of development.
