Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has praised President William Ruto’s administration for what he described as increased government attention, investment and employment opportunities in Tana River County, urging residents to continue supporting the President ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Mungatana made the remarks in Madogo, Tana River County, where he joined family members and friends for the wedding ceremony of Mumina and Elyas.
The Senator said he first visited the bride’s family before addressing the gathering, where he congratulated the newlyweds and wished them a long and blessed marriage.
He also commended the couple for honoring their parents, urging other young people in the community to emulate the example by embracing marriage, respecting their families and building strong homes.
Turning to politics, Mungatana told the gathering that President Ruto had demonstrated a strong commitment to Tana River County, highlighting what he described as three key areas of his administration’s record.
According to the Senator, Ruto is the President who has visited Tana River more times than any of his predecessors.
He further claimed that the current administration has channeled more resources and investments to the county than previous administrations, while also creating more opportunities for residents of Tana River to secure positions in national government institutions.
“Rais aliyezuru Tana River zaidi ya Marais wote ni Ruto. Rais aliyeweka raslimali nyingi Tana River kuliko Marais wote ni Ruto, na Rais aliyetoa nafasi nyingi za kazi kwa watu wa Tana River katika taasisi za Serikali Kuu kuliko Marais wote ni Ruto,” Mungatana said.
The remarks come as Tana River continues to attract national attention over investment, agriculture, infrastructure and employment.
Government agencies have been implementing and supporting a number of projects in the county.
President Ruto has previously inspected the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project, which covers parts of Tana River and Kilifi counties. The project includes irrigation infrastructure and is intended to boost food production, create employment and stimulate agro-based industries.
The national government has also been involved in efforts to strengthen agricultural production in the region, including investment in the Tana River Sugar Company, which is expected to create employment opportunities once fully operational.
In addition, the government has continued to promote technical and vocational training in the county.
President Ruto officially inaugurated the Tana River Technical and Vocational College in Hola in February 2025, with the government saying the institution would help equip young people with skills relevant to employment and economic transformation.
Despite the investments, Tana River continues to face significant development challenges, including water access, infrastructure, employment and the completion of stalled projects.
Mungatana himself has previously raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Tana River County Headquarters at Dayate, highlighting the need for faster implementation of development projects in the county.
During the Madogo gathering, Mungatana said he and the residents had agreed to continue supporting President Ruto.
He also expressed gratitude to the people of Tana River for pledging to accompany him on his political journey as he seeks another term as Senator in the 2027 General Election.
The Senator used the occasion to appeal for continued unity and political cooperation among residents, while presenting his support for the Kenya Kwanza administration as part of what he described as the county’s broader development interests.
His comments in Madogo are likely to add to the emerging political conversations in Tana River ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly as leaders seek to convince residents that their political alliances can deliver greater investment, employment and development to the county.
Mungatana concluded by thanking the residents for their support and pledged to continue working with them in the coming political period.
