Ruto clarifies launching major projects to woo voters ahead of 2027
By Kenneth Mwenda, December 14, 2025President William Ruto has told Kenyans that his focus is on transforming the country, not seeking votes. He spoke on Sunday, December 14, 2025, during a service at the Africa Inland Pentecostal Church Assembly (AIPCA) in Gatundu North, Kiambu County.
Ruto opened by emphasising that his work is not politically motivated.
“Hiyo kazi yote ninafanya sio kutafuta kura. Mimi nimepita kiwango ya kutafuta kura. Mimi nataka kubadilisha Kenya. That is my mission,” he said. He explained that his goal is to change Kenya’s development trajectory, not to win elections.
Ruto added that the votes he received in 2022 were enough to legitimise his mandate, and he urged Kenyans not to focus on politics. Later, Ruto addressed how citizens will judge his government.
“Kwa sababu kama ni kura, si mlinipigia 2022, ama namna gani? Si hiyo kura mlinipigia inatosha niwafanyie hii kazi? Watu wasisumbuke na mambo ya kura. Kura itakuja baadaye, na mungu ndiye ataamua. Na hao wananchi ndio kusema,” he said.
The president stressed that Kenyans will assess his performance based on the work he delivers, not on election promises or rhetoric. He urged leaders who create noise without delivering results to step aside.
“Na kila mtu apimwe kwa hii kura na kazi yake. Mtu ya kungethia na makelele na mamatusi na nini apelekwe nyumbani mbio mbio,” he said.
He called for accountability, insisting that those who obstruct development efforts through complaints or insults should leave room for constructive governance.
Ruto defends infrastructure plans
The remarks come ahead of the Cabinet’s approval of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) on Monday, December 15, 2025. Ruto described the NIF as a tool to mobilise Ksh5 trillion for infrastructure, industrialisation, and other productive sectors.
He said the fund will reduce reliance on debt while encouraging private sector participation and stressed that it is not connected to the 2027 elections.
Ruto also defended his government’s ambitious road programme. He said the administration plans to construct 28,000 kilometres of roads by 2032, in addition to the 10,000 kilometres completed during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure.
In Kiambu County, Ksh4.1 billion has been allocated for road upgrades, while Ksh22 billion will fund the dualing of the Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi road. He confirmed he will return in February 2026 to launch the dual carriageway officially.