Ruto tells Kenyans not to gamble with country’s future by electing ‘clueless’ leaders

President William Ruto embarked on a four-day journey to Nyamira and Kisii counties on Sunday, urging Kenyans to refrain from electing leaders with no experience, vision or plans, warning against gambling with the nation's future. Criticizing his rivals, Ruto alleged they lacked tangible strategies to resolve the country's issues.

At a market in Nyamira County, Ruto cautioned against electing individuals bereft of a plan or agenda for the country. He highlighted his administration's record and vision, emphasizing the United Democratic Alliance, the Orange Democratic Movement and Kenya Kwanza's unity, which he believed would propel Kenya forward. Ruto asserted that these alliances lacked the cohesion and policy-driven objectives of other political blocs.

He urged Kenyans to seek leaders who could enhance infrastructure, affordability, education and agricultural reforms, including equitable farmer prices, reduced fertilizer costs and elimination of middlemen. Ruto reiterated that Kenyans desired progress in infrastructure, living costs, education and agriculture. He praised the government's advancements in education, agriculture and healthcare, including eliminating cartels that stifled milk, coffee, tea and sugarcane farmers.

In Nyamira County, Ruto announced KSh11 billion allocated for road paving, KSh10 billion for affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels, Sh500 million for electricity, and Sh500 million for the Nyamira University. He also commended the county's 65% enrolment in the Social Health Authority, stating that the administration had paid Sh2.3 billion to hospitals, compared to the National Health Insurance Fund's inability to achieve similar outcomes.

Ruto introduced a Sh1.7 billion Level 5 Hospital in Nyamira County, a stadium, and an ICT Hub to expand digital opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs, improve access to online jobs, digital skills and entrepreneurial ventures. Governor Amos Nyaribo of Nyamira and Governor Simba Arati of Kisii praised Ruto for prioritizing grassroots development and national unity.