Noise, opposition won’t derail our transformation agenda

President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of his administration’s performance, insisting Kenya’s transformation will be driven by tangible development rather than political rhetoric.

Speaking in Kiambu County on Sunday, the Head of State said government initiatives such as the affordable housing programme and major road projects are designed to create jobs and spur economic growth.

Ruto accused the opposition of lacking vision and attempting to sabotage ongoing programs, including affordable housing, which he said is already creating 600,000 jobs for the youth.

“Kenya will not be changed by empty talk, hatred, or tribalism, but by projects and development plans like affordable housing, which is employing hundreds of thousands of youth and transforming lives,” Ruto said.

The President, who assessed the ongoing Limuru housing project, disclosed that the government plans to hire between 8,000 and 10,000 youth from TVETs and universities to work under the housing programme.

While addressing the residents, Ruto reiterated that all primary health care services are free under the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme.

He ordered all Level 1 to 3 hospitals, including sub-county facilities, to treat outpatients free of charge, warning that facilities charging patients despite government funding would face sanctions.

“Universal health care is the right of every Kenyan. Any hospital charging outpatients must stop because the government is paying for those services,” he said, noting that Ksh21 billion has been allocated to ensure access to primary health services nationwide.

The President also outlined major infrastructure projects scheduled for completion before the 2027 General Election, including the commissioning of the Mau Summit-Malaba highway, expansion of the Naivasha-Nakuru road into a six-lane highway, and the Kamandura-Mai Mahiu-Narok dual carriageway, which will break ground in October.