William Ruto Visits Migori Widow, Shares Lunch with Her Family: ‘I’m Blessed”
- It was a day to remember for a Migori widow after President William Ruto made an impromptu visit to her home
- During the visit, the president spared some time to share a cup of tea with the widow and her family in their humble home
- As he left, Ruto promised to ensure the widow, Janet Auma, gets free electricity installation within a week
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Migori - Ngege village in Suna East Constituency came to a standstill on Wednesday, August 28, following President William Ruto's impromptu visit.
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The president was in Migori on a development tour and visited Janet Auma, a widow, in the village.
It was more than just a visit, as the head of state also took some time off his busy schedule to have lunch with her.
Auma’s joy could be clearly seen in her face as she served the president tea and bread at her family’s table, which they enjoyed together.
What did William Ruto promise Migori widow?
In a brief conversation, Ruto made a number of pledges to the widow that will also be of benefit to the village.
"For the warm and friendly welcome, I promise a free bill electricity to your homestead by next week," the president said.
For Auma, it was a blessing to host the president in her humble home.
She now hopes for a change for the better, especially with the pledge of getting connected to the national grid.
“For years we have been in the dark and I hope the president's pledge of bill free electricity will be fulfilled," she said.
Aside from ensuring Auma has electricity, free of charge, in a matter of days, President Ruto directed that locals in Ngege village get electricity within two months.
The village has been in the dark since independence, but if the president’s promise is anything to go by, that is about to change.
As an appreciation for honoring her for the visit, Auma gifted Ruto two goats.
The president was in Migori as part of his four-day development tour of Luo Nyanza region, where he will launch a number of projects.
Kisii couple hosts William Ruto
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that couple in Kisii county expressed their joy after hosting Ruto in their mud house on Wednesday, August 14.
In an online video, Ruto is seen walking with the couple in Bonchari while exchanging pleasantries.
The woman, wrapped in a green leso, and the man, dressed in a white t-shirt and black trousers, are seen leading the way into the house with the head of state following behind.
Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
Source: TUKO.co.ke
Sarah Zadock (freelance editor) Sarah Zadock is a Kenyan journalist with over six years of experience. She covers current affairs, specifically politics, alongside human interest news features. Sarah has generated news content for Fourth Estate Online in the Nyanza region, a Migori-based radio station and joined TUKO.co.ke’s correspondents’ network from early 2022. Sara is based in Migori county. Email: sarazadock111@gmail.com
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