The pilot programme is due for launching by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday at Mamboleo in Kisumu. Mr Ruto arrived at about 9:30am and was welcomed by Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong'o among other local leaders. PILOT GOALSThe healthcare programme is being piloted in Kisumu, Nyeri, Machakos and Isiolo counties before being rolled out across the country. POLITICAL RIVALRYYet Mr Ruto's arrival in Kisumu, his first public tour since the chaotic elections last year could signal turning over a new leaf. Nonetheless, DP Ruto has often been critical of the new rapprochement between Mr Odinga and Mr Kenyatta, since it may become a stumbling block to his journey to the State House.

Source: Daily Nation December 13, 2018 08:03 UTC