{"id":159694,"date":"2026-04-03T16:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/mwaura-defends-ruto-urges-patience-from-kenyans"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:55:33","slug":"mwaura-defends-ruto-urges-patience-from-kenyans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/mwaura-defends-ruto-urges-patience-from-kenyans","title":{"rendered":"Mwaura Defends Ruto, Urges Patience from Kenyans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Isaac Mwaura, government spokesperson, has defended President William Ruto against opposition criticism, asserting that the President is fulfilling his promises. Speaking in Nairobi, Mwaura urged Kenyans to give the government time to implement its agenda, highlighting ongoing development projects and the administration&#8217;s commitment to national unity and service delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has defended President William Ruto against recent criticism from opposition leaders, saying the President delivers on his promises.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at Harambee Annex in Nairobi, Mwaura dismissed claims that only certain leaders can unite the country, and urged Kenyans to give the administration time to implement its agenda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo president has accomplished as much as President Ruto has within three years,\u201d Mwaura said, calling on leaders across the political divide to support the Head of State as they were supported during their own tenure in government.<\/p>\n<p>He rejected suggestions that the country needs alternative leadership to remain united, saying President Ruto remains committed to his pledges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President keeps his word and remains deeply committed to the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks follow comments by critics where the government\u2019s performance was questioned.<\/p>\n<p>Mwaura noted that some opposition figures presenting themselves as alternatives are former government officials who appear nostalgic about their time in office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese leaders have gone to great lengths to position themselves as better suited to lead the nation,\u201d he said, adding that Kenyans should allow President Ruto sufficient time to fulfil his promises.<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate progress, Mwaura highlighted ongoing development projects, particularly in northern Kenya. He cited the construction of what he described as the first-ever stadium in Wajir since independence, which will host this year\u2019s Madaraka Day celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed to new road projects and upgrades to a terminal and runway aimed at boosting business and economic growth in the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mwaura, these initiatives show that the administration is focused on delivery and tangible development outcomes rather than political rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>While the opposition has criticised aspects of the government\u2019s performance, the administration continues to defend its economic reforms, infrastructure projects, and social programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Mwaura insisted that the government remains focused on service delivery and national development, urging leaders to prioritise unity and constructive engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Since President Ruto took office, his administration has faced scrutiny from opposition leaders questioning its effectiveness. Critics argue that the government has not met its promises, especially in areas like economic reform and infrastructure development. However, Mwaura&#8217;s defense emphasizes the importance of patience and support for the current leadership, suggesting that progress is being made despite the challenges faced by the administration. The call for unity among political leaders is seen as crucial for the country&#8217;s stability and development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Isaac Mwaura, government spokesperson, has defended President William Ruto against opposition criticism, asserting that the President is fulfilling his promises. Speaking in Nairobi, Mwaura urged Kenyans to give the government time to implement its agenda, highlighting ongoing development projects and the administration&#8217;s commitment to national unity and service delivery. 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