Ruto responds to two-term chants in Kariobangi, outlines areas of focus if re-elected
By Steve Ireri, July 27, 2025President William Ruto has spoken candidly about what he intends to achieve if granted a second term in office, emphasising a relentless commitment to work without pause for the benefit of all Kenyans.
Speaking in Kariobangi after youths surrounded his car chanting ‘Tutam’ on Sunday, July 27, 2025, Ruto acknowledged the talk but warned that such discussions should not distract from the real work ahead.
“I hear you saying two terms. That is what you say. But listen, that two-term period will be about building affordable housing, constructing markets, and ensuring employment,” he said.
The president was clear that his vision for a second term extends beyond mere politics, focusing on tangible improvements in key sectors.
“It will be about organising the education system for our children and improving social welfare services. Everyone should have access to healthcare so that Kenya can move forward,” he stated firmly.
Ruto urged Kenyans, especially residents of Nairobi, to shed political fatigue and work collectively for progress.
“Some people in Nairobi say, ‘work without a break.’ Enough. Let us unite and work together,” he said, calling on those who support his agenda to show their commitment openly.
Leadership
The president also expressed gratitude to those who believe in his leadership.
He said that he was happy for those who have continued to stand by him and insisted he is still on track to deliver his key promises.
“I want to thank you for believing that we will transform this country by God’s grace. We will turn Kenya into a place where agriculture thrives, hunger is eradicated, and young people find employment to escape poverty,” he said.
The president also outlined his desire for Nairobi to become a shining example for the entire nation. “We plan to make Nairobi the face of Kenya. Let all Kenyans unite and be one people. Unity is strength, as the Swahili proverb goes,” he concluded.
Free education
Earlier the same day, the president also reassured Kenyans that free primary and secondary school education remains a constitutional right for all children in the country, following public uproar over proposals to scale back funding for the programme.
He emphasised that the government remains fully committed to ensuring universal access to education. He noted that in the last two years, significant efforts have been made to make education accessible and affordable for all learners.
“Education for our children is very important; I want to assure Kenyans that free primary and secondary education is a constitutional right of the citizens of the nation of Kenya,” Ruto said.
Ruto stressed that education is the greatest form of empowerment any society can provide to its young people. He added that education must not only be affordable and accessible but also of good quality and relevant to the current needs of the country.
”In the last 2 years we have done a lot to make sure that education is truly universal and truly accessible because the commitment we have is that education is the greatest empowerment that any society can give to its young people, and that is why education must be affordable, must be accessible, must be of good quality, and must be relevant, and that is why we have invested in building schools,” he added.