Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has stressed that transforming a nation requires bold, well-thought-out decisions, not empty talk or political rhetoric.
Speaking on his government’s development track record, Ruto pointed to housing projects, youth programs, and market construction as tangible examples of progress.
“To transform a nation, you need to make the right decisions,” he said.
Ruto noted that in every major township, including Kisumu, Homa Bay, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kericho, Murang’a, Nyeri, and Ruiru, the government is constructing 5,000 houses.
“We have 215 sites across Kenya. We have built more than 400 markets and 170,000 hostels for our youth,” he added.
The President said these developments are creating jobs and stimulating local economies.
“Blacksmiths, transporters, those selling stones, jua kali artisans – that is how you transform a nation,” he remarked.
Ruto dismissed claims that bold projects should be abandoned.
“Changing the nation is not about saying small details. You need to make the right decision,” he said.
“If I had fear and stopped with housing, would we be talking about housing, markets, youth employment today?”
He reaffirmed his duty to Kenyans. “The work Kenyans gave me as their President is a responsibility I take very seriously. That is why I have a report card to explain where the work has reached. I still have two more years to work.”
Having served three terms as a Member of Parliament, Ruto said he cannot afford to “fail that exam” when it comes to development.
He challenged those eyeing the presidency to present clear alternatives.
“If someone wants to be the next President, he should state his agenda, his plan, and explain his business,” he said.
“What we have done in agriculture, what can he do better than us? And why didn’t they do it when they had the chance?”
Ruto dismissed the opposition’s attempts to stall flagship programs such as housing, university funding, and universal healthcare. “That is not a strategy for the development of our country,” he said.
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