President William Ruto braved Thursday's heavy rains to address residents at Kamureito in Bomet county after launching the construction of the 20km Kipsonoi–Kamureito–Kapkelei Road.
The President had just completed the launch of the Sh2.2 billion road project when heavy rains began to pound the area.
Despite the downpour, Ruto remained at the venue and continued addressing the residents, who had gathered to hear him speak.
The road project is expected to improve connectivity in the area, ease the movement of people and farm produce, and open up the region to greater economic opportunities.
The Sh2.2 billion project forms part of the government’s ongoing road infrastructure programme in the South Rift, where Ruto is undertaking a four-day development tour of Bomet and Kericho counties.
The President has used the tour to launch and inspect several projects, including roads, hospitals, markets, affordable housing developments, water projects and sports facilities.
