President William Ruto has challenged political leaders to let their development record speak for them ahead of the 2027 General Election instead of relying on rhetoric, insults and ethnic politics.
Speaking on Saturday at the African Brotherhood Church (ABC) Women of Faith Congress at Scott Christian University in Machakos Town, Ruto said Kenyans will judge leaders by what they have delivered rather than the political narratives they advance.
“A leader is measured by the work they do. A leader is not measured by words, insults, hatred or tribalism. Every leader should work hard, and when the time comes, Kenyans will know who has worked,” Ruto said.
The President said his administration has pursued development across regions, stating that government projects should not be confined to areas considered political strongholds.
“What is happening in the Rift Valley will happen in Eastern, Central, Nyanza and every part of Kenya,” he said.
Ruto also renewed his call for an end to divisive politics, urging leaders to use their platforms to unite Kenyans and shun ethnic and political divisions.
“We no longer want politics of hatred, tribalism and discrimination. We want politics that unites the people of our nation because it is God’s will,” he said.
Ruto also used the forum to rally the Church behind the beyond 2030 vision.
“We call upon the Church and other religious organisations to play an integral role in shaping and advancing critical national conversations, including Beyond Vision 2030, which seeks to define a bold, long-term development agenda and strategy for our nation.”
Later, the head of state launched the construction of the 20km Makaveti-Kyangala-Iuni road in Machakos Town Constituency and inspected the progress of Kimutwa modern market.
