By: Joseph Mutua Ndonga
Worth Noting:
- As envisaged in the manifesto of Kenya Kwanza, Ruto’s roadmap of resuscitating Kenya’s economy is anchored on Bottom-Up Economic Transformation (Beta) Agenda. The effects of this revolution is being felt in all parts of the country.
- President Ruto is currently inspecting and launching mega development projects and programmes in Coast region, among them hospitals, mega roads, affordable housing and last mile electricity connectivity.
- Notably, Dr Ruto rode to power at a time when country was facing five major challenges: A dilapidated economy, largest foreign debts, severe drought rated to be the worst in 40 years, Russia-Ukraine war and at a time when the country was recovering from deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
President William Ruto assumed office at a time when the retail price of 2kg packet of maize flour stood at Sh230.
Today, the price has dropped to Sh100 and Sh120 depending on brand of Unga.
Before highlighting other key achievements of the President Ruto less than three years since he assumed office, allow me to say that the big strides he was making were sending cold shivers down the spine of his opponents whose eyes are trained on 2027.
But so far the efforts of his opponents of trying to sabotage his development agenda have not borne any fruits.
Reason? Having served the previous administrations, Dr Ruto knew all the political tricks of the opposition leaders
It is also worth noting majority of Kenyans have become wiser. They know how to discern truth, lies and political shenanigans.
As envisaged in the manifesto of Kenya Kwanza, Ruto’s roadmap of resuscitating Kenya’s economy is anchored on Bottom-Up Economic Transformation (Beta) Agenda. The effects of this revolution is being felt in all parts of the country.
President Ruto is currently inspecting and launching mega development projects and programmes in Coast region, among them hospitals, mega roads, affordable housing and last mile electricity connectivity.
Notably, Dr Ruto rode to power at a time when country was facing five major challenges: A dilapidated economy, largest foreign debts, severe drought rated to be the worst in 40 years, Russia-Ukraine war and at a time when the country was recovering from deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, he had no time for honey-moon. He immediately hit the road.
Less than three years since he assumed office, he has managed to stabilize the economy
This explains why his critics are having sleepless nights because they will have nothing to sell to Kenyans in 2027 campaigns.
In light of this, I agree that the contest will be between President Ruto and his track record
This time, President Ruto is poised to take the country to new heights of success and shared prosperity.
Reason? Professor Kithure Kindiki has been walking the talk. This is in terms of undertaking his constitutional duties assigned to him by the President with utmost dedication and precision.
“As the Deputy President , my job is to help President William Ruto actualize his vision and agenda of taking Kenya forward to greater heights of success and shared prosperity”, Kindiki stated during his swearing-in.
The following are some of the flagship programmes and projects that Ruto administration have rolled out so far.
On Hustler fund, over Ksh60 billion have been disbursed.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC). 15 million Kenyans registered under Taifa Care health Programme. 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHW) have been hired.
On job creation, Kazi majuu, 243,000 Kenyans have secured international jobs (kazi majuu).
The number of jobs that Special Economic Zones (SCZ) has created stood at 14, 000, with 56,000 more jobs expected.
In regard to efficient and seamless public service delivery, 20,855 government services have been digitalized via e-citizen.
690,000 Kenyans have been trained in digital skills with 180,000 linked to online jobs.
On food security, Kenya now boasts of 95 million bags of maize and other food stocks.
On Affordable housing, 124,000 housing units are under construction and the project had created 200,000 jobs.
Subsidized fertilizer programme have had two major positive impacts; increased maize production, reduced imports.
On Education, 76,000 teachers have been hired, with 20,000 hired in December.
Three million learners to join Junior Secondary Schools. Besides, 27,000 classrooms have been constructed to support CBC.
On infrastructure, construction of 200 markets across the country, thus improving working environment for traders.
Economic growth, Kenya’s economy grew by 5.6% in 2024, placing the country among the fastest growing economies globally
On inflation, it fell from 9.6% in September 2022 to 2.7% in October 2024, the lowest in two decades
Currency strength, the Kenyan Shilling appreciated from Ksh165 per dollar in February 2024 to Ksh129 per dollar by December 2014, making it one of the best performing currencies
Kenya top in Africa. Kenya attracted $638 funding, the highest in Africa.
Joseph Mutua Ndonga Is A Writer And Social Commentator
Mt Kenya Times