President Ruto has vouched for national unity, inclusive governance and economic transformation, stating that the broad-based government has brought people together by breaking tribal boundaries.

Speaking at Friends Comprehensive School Kivaywa, Kakamega County, during a service attended by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and other leaders and congregants from across the region on June 15, 2025, Ruto stated that his responsibility is uniting the country beyond tribes, religion and region.

“When you gave me the opportunity to lead, I had two main responsibilities: to unite all Kenyans and to drive national progress,” Ruto said.

He thanked Opposition leader Raila Odinga and other leaders who, he said, agreed to join hands in fostering national harmony, emphasising that division weakens the country while unity builds strength and pushes progress.

Ruto outlined key priorities in his development agenda, especially in the agricultural sector, which he said is central to eradicating poverty and ensuring food security.

He cited increased maize production and revitalisation of the sugarcane industry as signs of progress.

“In 2022, Kenya produced 44 million bags of maize. Last year, we hit 64 million. This year, we expect 75 million. This is because we reduced fertiliser prices and supported farmers,” he stated.

He also outlined the problems that the sugar sector has been facing previously, specifically referencing Mumias Sugar Company.

He explained that due to the mismanagement, the government used to pay the wrong people, leaving sugarcane farmers and the companies’ employees unpaid for more than six months.

“Previously, farmers waited months without pay. Now, in Mumias, employees are paid on the 27th of every month, and farmers are paid within ten days of delivering their cane. My goal is to ensure sugarcane becomes profitable, like tea,” he said.

He added that sugarcane earnings have risen from Ksh50 billion to Ksh90 billion and stated that within three years, sugarcane should rival the tea sector’s Ksh200 billion revenue.

Speaking during the church service, Sakaja praised Ruto for forming a broad-based government that is giving every Kenyan a stake.

“We now have a president who looks at every part of the country. The superhighway from Rironi to Musamet is a testimony,” Sakaja declared.