Ruto: We will transform Kenya in our lifetime
By Luke Oluoch, August 30, 2025President William Ruto has expressed optimism in Kenya’s capacity to transform into a major economic powerhouse, comparable to first-world countries.
Speaking during the installation of Bishop John Arap Lelei in Kapsabet, Nandi County, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ruto stated that Kenya has the capacity to retrace the economic transformation undertaken by other economic giants.
While citing how countries like China and Singapore had transitioned from third world to first world, the head of state stated it was possible to imitate the journey with good planning and fighting against corruption.
Potential
“We can make this country greater than what we have today. I am confident, and I believe in the potential of this nation. Countries like Singapore, China, and Malaysia were where we are years ago but made the right decisions and are now in the first world, and we are still where we were. I want to tell the people of Kenya, we can change this country if we work together. If we have a plan and if we eliminate ethnic and political divisions. If we eliminate corruption and theft of public property,” he stated.
Naysayers
The president further stated the transformational journey will be realized, hitting out at naysayers who he claims remain pessimistic about the nation’s prospects.
“There are many naysayers and those who don’t believe in this country. Those who are very negative, but God will shame those who are against Kenya. I’m confident we can take this country into the future,” he added.
During the occasion, Ruto also reiterates the government’s tough stance against corruption.
The head of state challenges members of both the public and private sectors and the church to close ranks and help the government step up the fight against the vice.
“We also have to devote ourselves to eradicating corruption in this nation. We have to come together and stand on the same side. It’s the reason why we said we have to eliminate tribalism and politics of division. We also have to devote ourselves to abolishing corruption. It’s why I have said that there will be no rank, office, title, region, or any other differentiation regarding matters in dealing with corruption,” he stated.