President William Ruto is scheduled to undertake an extensive development tour of the North Rift region from October 10 to October 20, 2026, visiting six counties to inspect ongoing projects, launch new developments, commission completed facilities and oversee the issuance of title deeds to residents.

According to the published programme, the tour will cover Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and Baringo counties. The activities will focus on road construction, affordable housing, healthcare, education, markets, water projects, electricity connectivity and land ownership.

The tour will culminate in the national Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20 at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The event is expected to bring national attention to the region, with Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet playing a joint role in hosting the celebrations.Saturday, October 10 — Trans Nzoia County

Endebess

The President is scheduled to begin the tour in Endebess, where he will inspect the Endebess–Matumbei road and the mother and child unit at Endebess Sub-County Hospital.

The road inspection will focus attention on transport infrastructure, while the hospital visit will highlight maternal and child healthcare servicesSunday, October 11 — No major public engagement listed

Transition day

The published itinerary does not list a major public development event for this date. The main programme is scheduled to resume on October 12 with visits to Nandi and Uasin Gishu countiesCommissioning Maraba Market in Tinderet, Nandi County.

Inspecting Meteitei Hospital and roads.

Commissioning the Kenya School of TVET's Moiben Campus.

Commissioning Ziwa Dam 2.

Commissioning the Sirikwa–Ziwa Machine road.

Inspecting Siwa Level Five Hospital in Soy constituency.

These engagements place a strong emphasis on market infrastructure, technical training, water access, roads and healthcare.Tuesday, October 13 — Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo

In Kabyego, Marakwet East, Ruto is expected to break ground for a water project and student hostels at the Kerio Valley Kenya Medical Training College. He is also scheduled to lay a foundation stone for an economic stimulus programme market and commission the Kipkuldul–Kapyego–Kamalei road.In Baringo North, he is expected to launch construction of the Kipsaraman–Kinyach road and inspect a teachers training college in Churo.

The programme also includes inspections of Chebara Boys High School, AIC Chegara Girls High School, Chebara Primary School, Kaptomut Primary School, Chebara Polytechnic and the Chebara Secondary School chapel.Wednesday, October 14 — West Pokot and Trans Nzoia

The President is expected to launch the Konyao–Kiwawa–Alale road in Kacheliba and inspect the Kapsait–Kapsangar–Tapach–Sondany road in Pokot South.

In Trans Nzoia, he is scheduled to inspect the Sibanga economic stimulus programme market and the Mwaita–Bwage–Makutano–Kapsara–Kobos road.Thursday, October 15 — Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo

The day begins in Chepkorio, Keiyo South, with the planned launch of the Timboroa–Seguton–Moringwo–Poror–Magrib–Sirwa–Lawina Ochi road.

Ruto is also expected to inspect an affordable housing project,Friday, October 16 — West Pokot and Trans Nzoia

The planned programme begins in Sigor, West Pokot, with an inspection of the Kopach River–Lomut–Sigor–Marich Pass road and the Sigor economic stimulus programme market. The President is also expected to oversee the issuance of 4,660 title deeds covering Mwino A and B.Saturday, October 17 — Nandi and Uasin Gishu

In Kaiboi, Mosop constituency, the President is expected to launch the Turbo–Kaiboi–Kimondi–Chepterit road, lay the foundation stone for student hostels at Kaiboi National Polytechnic and commission the Kaiboi economic stimulus programme market.Sunday, October 18 — Kapsabet, Nandi County

The President is expected to commission ACK Plaza and attend a church service in Kapsabet.

Other scheduled activities include inspecting Kapsabet Stadium, laying the foundation stone for an outpatient block and commissioning the mother and child unit at Kapsabet Referral Hospital.Monday, October 19 — Eldoret

The published programme sets aside the day for meetings at Eldoret State Lodge ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

The day will also provide time for final preparations for the national event and coordination of activities involving national and county leadership.Tuesday, October 20 — Mashujaa Day

The tour will culminate in the national Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.

The event will honour Kenyans who have contributed to the country's freedom, development and progress. It will also provide an opportunity to showcase the North Rift's sporting talent, cultural heritage and economic potential. Road construction and rehabilitation

Roads form one of the biggest components of the itinerary. The planned launches and inspections include routes in Endebess, Kiminini, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo and Nandi.Affordable housing and urban development

Housing projects in Iten, Kabarnet, Kitale, Nandi Hills and Eldoret are included in the programmeMarkets and business facilities

Maraba, Kiminini, Sigor, Makutano, Kaiboi, Kapseret and the 64 Champions Modern Market are among the markets and business facilities appearing in the itinerary. Healthcare facilities

Planned visits and commissioning activities include Endebess Sub-County Hospital, Meteitei Hospital, Siwa Level Five Hospital, Iten KMTC and Kapsabet Referral Hospital.Education and technical training

The programme includes the Kenya School of TVET Moiben Campus, Koitaleel Samoe University College, Kitale National Polytechnic, Kaiboi National Polytechnic and KMTC facilities. Electricity and water projects

Last-mile electricity connectivity is scheduled for several locations, while Ziwa Dam 2, the Kabyego water project and the rehabilitation of Kerita Dam feature in the programmeThe development tour brings together several areas that directly affect daily life. Better roads can improve market access, while modern markets can provide traders with improved working spaces. Housing projects can increase the supply of residential units, and electricity connections can help households and businesses access reliable power.

Investment in hospitals, medical training colleges, universities and technical institutions can also support the development of skilled workers and improve access to essential services.Land ownership is another important feature of the tour. The programme includes the planned issuance of thousands of title deeds, including 6,300 in areas of Elgeyo Marakwet and 4,660 covering Mwino A and B in West Pokot. Other title deed activities are also listed in the itinerary. The tour's conclusion in Eldoret makes the North Rift a major focus of the October national calendar. Kipchoge Keino Stadium is undergoing rehabilitation and upgrading ahead of the celebrations, with the government reporting progress on preparations and infrastructure around Eldoret, Kapsabet and Iten. 

Hosting Mashujaa Day gives the region an opportunity to showcase its sporting heritage, agricultural activity, cultural diversity and business opportunities. It is also an occasion to recognise the contributions of local heroes and the wider Kenyan public to national development.The event is expected to attract visitors and dignitaries, creating potential business opportunities for accommodation providers, transport operators, traders and other service providers. However, the scale of these benefits will depend on visitor numbers, spending and the organisation of the celebrations.