IN PICTURES: President Uhuru’s day one tour of Ukambani

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto visited Ukambani region on Friday where they were accompanied by various leaders including Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua.

However, Wiper leader and CORD co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka skipped the Head of State’s tour that enters day two Saturday.

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua and Water CS Eugene Wamalwa among leaders who received the President upon his arrival in Ukambani.

President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Ukambani Friday, June 10th, 2016 for his first day tour of the region.

President Uhuru Kenyatta greets members of the Public in Ukambani during his region tour.

President Kenyatta is briefed on the progress of various projects in Ukambani region.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua speak to media during the Ukambani region tour.

Deputy President William Ruto and Nairobi senator Gidion Mbuvi alias Mike Sonko during the Ukambani tour.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua inspect a development project.

Pupils entertain delagates during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tour of Ukambani.

Pupils wave at President Uhuru Kenyatta during his tour of Ukambani region.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and Governor Alfred Mutua address residents of Machakos.

Members of the public follow President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address during his Ukambani tour.

President Uhuru Kenyatta talks to a member of the public during his Ukambani visit.

Deputy President William Ruto addresses Ukambani residents on Friday, June 10th, 2016.

Nairobi Senator Gidion Mbuvi alias Mike Sonko address residents of Ukambani during the President’s tour.

Members of the public follow President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address during his Ukambani tour.

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses residents of Machakos.

Nairobi Senator Gidion Mbuvi alias Mike Sonko address residents of Ukambani during the President’s tour.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto, Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko and Governor Alfred Mutua address residents of Machakos.

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses residents of Ukambani.

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses residents of Machakos.

Secondary school students follow President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address during his Ukambani tour.

Ukambani residents line-up along the roads to welcome President Uhuru Kenyatta during his tour of the region.

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