President William Ruto has challenged those questioning his government’s performance to compare its promises with the projects and reforms already being implemented, saying his record in education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure will determine how Kenyans judge his administration.
Speaking on the second day of his South Rift development tour, Ruto rejected claims that his administration had made promises it could not keep, saying his government had remained focused on its development plans despite sustained criticism.
He said the difference between his administration and its political rivals would become clear as Kenyans assess what has been achieved since he took office.
“They went around for three years saying we had over promised, today we are telling them that our delivery can be seen,” Ruto said.
“You spoke too early my friends, we have delivered on our promises.”
The President pointed to measures taken in the education sector, including efforts to widen access to basic education and provide support to learners, as part of what he described as the government’s progress.
He also cited changes in healthcare, saying his administration was working to expand access to universal healthcare. In agriculture, he highlighted government efforts aimed at raising production and lowering the cost of food for Kenyans.
Ruto further defended his administration’s record on infrastructure, saying roads and other key facilities had continued to receive attention across the country.
He argued that the projects underway offered clear evidence that his government was concentrating on development and delivery rather than political talk.
The President was accompanied during the tour by Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Kericho Governor Eric Mutai and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
Ruto also used the tour to renew his appeal for national unity, warning against attempts to divide Kenyans along ethnic and political lines.
He said his administration had brought together leaders from different political formations as part of efforts to place national interests above partisan politics.
“We will not tolerate the politics of tribalism, hatred and insults. I have taken it myself to unite all parts of the country to be one nation,” he said.
“Your plan to divide this country through insults is going nowhere.”
The President maintained that his administration had a clear plan for transforming the economy, arguing that his competitors had yet to present an alternative development programme.
“The difference between us and our competitors is like day and night. We have solid track record, they don’t have except insults, division and name calling,” the President said.
He challenged his political opponents to move beyond criticism and explain to Kenyans what they would do differently if given an opportunity to lead the country.
Ruto said his administration would continue pursuing its programmes and asked Kenyans to assess it through the projects and reforms being carried out across the country.
His remarks come as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election, with opposition leaders stepping up their criticism of the administration and its record.
The President also appealed to residents to obtain national identification cards and register as voters, saying he was seeking one million votes from the county.
He said the development projects being undertaken by his administration could only be protected and sustained by electing leaders with the ability to plan and deliver on their promises.