Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi on Tuesday, joined Deputy President William Ruto, Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui, his Devolution counterpart Eugene Wamalwa, Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka, senators and MCAs during opening of the 3rd Annual Legislative Summit in Mombasa.
Ruto said the Senate and county assemblies must continue constructive engagement, strategic deliberations and inclusive consultations to minimise friction, conflict and converge on the greater good.
"These efforts must be complemented by public participation to give the people a voice and ensure the success of devolution."
Kingi later on welcomed Ruto in his county where he, alongside Wamalwa and Chelugui.
They toured the Baricho water treatment plant which was destroyed by floods that wrecked havoc in the County recently.
Ruto inspected the progress of rehabilitating nine boreholes, under the Baricho water project.
"Once fully restored, residents of Mombasa and Kilifi counties will receive uninterrupted water supply," he said.
Kingi who is a strong critic of Jubilee government, called on Ruto's support over coast region's bid to present a presidential candidate in 2022.
He said coast can not have a president without support from other regions in the country.
His statement seemed ironical since he, and William Ruto eye presidency in 2022.
Kingi's Mombasa counterpart Ali Hassan Joho also eyes for presidency.
On Wednesday, Ruto proceeded to Garsen, Tana River County, where he inspected effects of floods.
In collaboration with counties, Ruto said the government would identify potential locations for constructing dams to divert excess water in flood-prone areas and push efforts to conserve the environment, including a vigorous tree planting drive to mitigate climate change.
"We are providing shelter, essential medicine, life-saving food as immediate assistance to families affected by recent flooding."
Wamalwa who accompanied him, said he "will personally lead the ongoing flood mitigation programme."