‘Ruto Must Go’ Chants Will Not Take You Anywhere Can't Solve Kenya’s Problems: Ruto Tells Opposition

President William Ruto has dismissed opposition chants calling for his removal, saying Kenyans are more interested in solutions that improve their daily lives than in political slogans.

Speaking during a meeting with local leaders, the President said the country had moved past politics without substance.

He urged leaders to focus on real development programs that create jobs, lower living costs, and improve services.

“There are people who want to take us back to politics of slogans like ‘Ruto must go,’” he said.

“Kenyans want to hear your plan for them, not empty words.”

The President outlined several initiatives his administration has undertaken since taking office. 

He noted that the shilling had strengthened from Ksh165 to Ksh129 against the dollar, while inflation had dropped from 9.6% to 4.1%.

In agriculture, he said the government reduced the price of a 50kg bag of fertilizer from Ksh7,000 to Ksh2,500, leading to increased food production and lower prices.

Coffee farmers are now earning between Ksh110 and Ksh150 per kilogram, up from Ksh60, while sugarcane farmers must be paid within a week of delivery.

Ruto also spoke about education, highlighting that 76,000 teachers have been hired in the last two years, with 24,000 more to be recruited this month.

On healthcare, he said outpatient services at dispensaries, health centres, and sub-county hospitals are now free under the Social Health Authority (SHA) program, and warned officials against charging patients illegally.

On infrastructure, the President announced that Ksh175 billion has been secured to resume road construction nationwide.

The Affordable Housing Programme has already created over 320,000 jobs, while ICT hubs in all 1,450 wards are offering digital work opportunities.

He further revealed that more than 420,000 Kenyans have secured jobs abroad through the Labour Mobility Programme, and that the NYOTA scheme will offer Ksh50,000 grants to young entrepreneurs in every ward.

Ruto commended opposition leader Raila Odinga for cooperating with the government to promote unity. 

He said Kenya’s transformation requires all leaders to work together, regardless of political affiliation.

During the visit, he also launched the Awendo Affordable Housing Project, which will deliver 300 units and create 500 jobs. 

He promised that Migori County will receive 15,000 more units and 18 new markets as part of the national development plan.