President William Ruto in Trans Nzoia/PCSPresident William Ruto has criticised his opponents in Trans Nzoia, blaming what he termed opposition politics and rejection for delays in development projects.
Speaking during a rally in Endebess on Saturday, Ruto said his government remained committed to improving infrastructure and healthcare in the region, assuring residents that Trans Nzoia would not be left behind despite what he described as resistance to government initiatives.
The President acknowledged challenges facing the county but attributed delays in development projects, including a planned hospital, to opposition politics associated with the ‘Tawe’ movement.
“Even if you have some leadership problems of those opposing everything, I want to assure you that I will not allow Trans Nzoia to be left behind. I will not accept that,” Ruto said.
He said plans and funds were available for the hospital project but claimed opposition to government initiatives had slowed its implementation.
Ruto added that the delay would be addressed to allow the county to proceed with its development plans.
“I have funds to construct a hospital here, but you know that ‘Tawe’ thing of opposing everything. I want to assure you we will sort it out,” he said.
The President's remarks came as he outlined investments his administration was pursuing in the region, including projects in housing, electricity, roads, markets and healthcare.
He maintained that his government would continue implementing development programmes despite political differences in the county.
Ruto also highlighted funding allocated to healthcare facilities in neighbouring counties, saying Sh8 billion had been set aside for a hospital in Bungoma, while a further Sh1 billion had been allocated for a facility in Kakamega.
In Trans Nzoia, he said Sh240 million had been allocated to Endebess Hospital, with another Sh100 million still pending.
He directed that the facility be completed by December, setting a target for its official opening in January or February 2027.
The President said the planned investments were part of his government's efforts to improve access to healthcare and other essential services in the region.
The ‘Tawe’ expression, which means “no” or expresses rejection in the Luhya language, has featured in political rallies as a way of signalling opposition.
Ruto used the term to criticise what he portrayed as a tendency to oppose government initiatives. He assured residents that political disagreements would not prevent his administration from pursuing development projects in Trans Nzoia.
