THE STANDARD
Senator Mithika Linturi. [Standard]
Deputy President William Ruto is set for a three-day tour of Meru County next weekend and he is expected to launch the first United Democratic Alliance (UDA) office upcountry.
Sources said the planned visit during the weekend of March 5-7 will see the DP tour all the county's three regions with nine constituencies.
He will preside over fundraisers, attend two church functions, hold roadside rallies, and then launch the party branch office.
At least seven of Meru's 12 legislators are expected to attend.
On March 7, Ruto will attend the enthronement of Nicholas Mutwiri Nteere as the new Methodist Bishop of Kaaga synod to succeed Bishop Catherine Mutua who is retiring.