President William Ruto is set to embark on a four-day tour across the Nyanza region, leading up to the 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations, which for the first time will be hosted at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, June 1.

The president’s itinerary, beginning Thursday, May 29, is packed with development-focused engagements across Migori, Homa Bay, and surrounding counties, showcasing major investments in infrastructure, education, and the blue economy.

Thursday, May 29: Kicking Off in Migori and Ndhiwa

The president begins his tour in Migori County, where he will meet local leaders at the Sony Sugar Grounds in the morning. The forum will address key regional development priorities and collaboration with the county government.

In the afternoon, Ruto will proceed to Ndhiwa Constituency in Homa Bay, where he is expected to:

• Inspect the Gor Mahia Ring Road,

• Launch a Sh2 billion Last Mile Electricity project, and

• Lay the foundation stone for a new Technical Training Institute (TTI).

The TTI is aimed at expanding access to technical education and creating career pathways for young people in remote communities.

Ruto will spend the night at the Homa Bay State Lodge.

Friday, May 30: Championing the Blue Economy

Friday will see President Ruto at Tom Mboya University (TMU) for the closing ceremony of the Blue Economy Conference, a flagship initiative positioning Kenya to capitalize on its maritime and water-based economic potential.

He will:

• Inaugurate a new university building,

• Launch the Kenya School of Law – TMU Maritime Centre of Excellence, a training hub for professionals in the maritime and fisheries sectors,

• Tour the Kenya Ports Authority pier and fish market, and

• Visit the new Rangwe Sub-County headquarters as well as inspect regional road infrastructure projects.

Saturday, May 31: Final Preparations and Local Engagement

On Saturday afternoon, President Ruto will host a private meeting with Homa Bay leaders at the State Lodge, likely to finalize preparations for the national event and discuss further development projects in the county.

Sunday, June 1: Madaraka Day at Raila Odinga Stadium

All eyes will be on Homa Bay as President Ruto leads the nation in celebrating Madaraka Day at the Raila Odinga Stadium, newly renamed in honour of the opposition leader and former Prime Minister.

Following the official ceremony, the president will:

• Attend a state luncheon, and

• Spend the afternoon at the MFA Wire Forest in Kasipul, a symbolic gesture underscoring environmental conservation.

This year’s celebrations mark a historic first for Raila Odinga Stadium as a national host venue, reflecting the evolving political and development landscape in the region. President Ruto’s visit underscores his administration’s ongoing push to decentralize key national functions and foster inclusivity in government engagements.