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President William Ruto won't relent in his transformation agenda to move Kenya from the third world to a first world economy despite opposition from critics.

The President said the country’s transformation agenda has delayed because of poor leadership.

"We are going to do in Kenya the things that Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea, which were in the third world in the 1960s, did to become the first world economies," he said.

Speaking during this year’s Baringo Cultural Festival and Kimalel Goat Auction at Kimale grounds on Monday, President Ruto said Kenya is on an unstoppable journey of socio-economic transformation.

"We are firmly taking charge of our destiny - rebuilding our economy from the bottom up, empowering our people, and ensuring that no Kenyan is left behind," he said.

He pointed out that the government has reformed agriculture, securing Kenya’s place as a food-sufficient nation.

"Our healthcare system has been revamped to be more inclusive, more affordable, and accessible to every citizen," the President said.

Additionally, he pointed out that the Affordable Housing Programme is reshaping the country’s skyline and future, creating close to 500,000 jobs for our youth, restoring dignity to families, and renewing hope in communities across Kenya.

"Rising alongside this ambition is the world-class 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City Stadium nearing completion, boldly reaffirming Kenya’s status as a global sporting powerhouse," he said.

Furthermore, the President noted that the government is also building the Bomas International Convention Complex, the largest of its kind in East and Central Africa, which is set for completion in April 2026.

He explained that it is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern international conferences.

"We are delivering on our promises. We are moving Kenya decisively toward first-world status. This vision will be realised in our lifetime. It is inevitable. It is irreversible. It is unstoppable," he said.

He told his critics to be ready to explain to Kenyans their development track record and plans they have for the country.

"Kenyans have no time to waste on leaders who have no track record. Some leaders have been in leadership for long, but they have nothing to show in development," the President said.

At the same time, President Ruto warned that the government would not relent in the fight against banditry and cattle rustling in the Kerio Valley.

"When I took over the leadership of this country, I promised you that I would wipe out this menace. This is what I am doing, " he said.

He put the few remaining criminals on notice, saying their days are numbered.

"We must stop those who are infringing on the lives of the citizens. Those who are still in possession of illegal firearms should surrender them before we go for them," he said.


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00:00I want to say that the bottom-up was not, and it is not a slogan.
00:11It was not a plan on how to lift Kenya from a third world country to a first world country.
00:21There is nothing we are implementing that was not in our plan.
00:51There is nothing we are implementing that was not part of the manifesto that we sold to the people of Kenya.
00:58And they voted for it. 7.2 million Kenyans voted for that manifesto.
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