KAJIADO, Kenya — President William Ruto has said he believes his leadership is guided by divine purpose, arguing that his election as Kenya’s President came at a critical moment in the country’s development journey.
Speaking during a fundraising event at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nkarusha, Kajiado County, on Sunday, Ruto said he views his presidency as an opportunity to accelerate national transformation and position Kenya for greater economic and social progress.
The Head of State said his conviction that God entrusted him with leadership motivates him to work harder in pursuit of the country’s development goals.
“There must be a reason God made me President of Kenya at a time like this. That is why I go the extra mile and do my very best to ensure Kenya becomes a country we can all be proud of,” Ruto said.
The President also used the occasion to respond to criticism over his frequent local and international engagements, maintaining that Kenya’s development requires consistent effort and active leadership.
Ruto said his schedule remains packed for months ahead as his administration seeks to implement key economic and development programmes.
“When you look at my diary, it is full for the next six months. Every day is planned because for this country to change, there must be hard work,” he said.
The President argued that Kenya risks falling behind if leaders fail to pursue development opportunities aggressively.
“We have delayed. There are countries that were at the same level as us 60 years ago, but today they are far ahead,” he added.
Ruto pointed to countries such as South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia as examples of nations that have achieved rapid economic transformation through long-term planning, investment and sustained growth.
He urged Kenyans to embrace a development-focused mindset, saying the country has the potential to achieve similar progress through collective effort and effective leadership.
The President’s remarks come as his administration continues to implement the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which focuses on job creation, affordable housing, agriculture, manufacturing and support for small businesses.
Ruto also revealed that he was scheduled to travel to France on Monday to participate in discussions linked to the Group of Seven (G7) summit.
According to the President, his participation will focus on advancing Africa’s interests and exploring ways to leverage the continent’s vast natural resources, land and human capital to drive economic growth.
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He said the engagement would provide an opportunity to strengthen partnerships between African countries and the international community while promoting investment and development opportunities across the continent.
The President has consistently defended his international travel, arguing that diplomatic engagements are critical to attracting investment, expanding trade opportunities and advancing Kenya’s global interests.
His latest remarks come amid ongoing public debate over government spending, economic reforms and the role of international diplomacy in supporting Kenya’s development agenda.
