Ruto Rolls Out Projects in Mt Kenya, Urges Critics to Judge Him in 2027

By James Murimi - Reporter

Kenya, 11 January 2026 - President William Ruto on Sunday said his leadership would be judged by the results he delivers, not by political noise, as he defended his development record before a congregation in Nyeri County.

Speaking during a church service at ACK St Paul’s Church Kariki in Chinga Ward, Othaya Constituency, the President said Kenyans would render their verdict at the ballot in 2027.

“I know there will be an examination in 2027. Everyone will be evaluated based on the job they will have done,” President Ruto said.

“We will face those who thrive on insults, falsehood and drama in 2027.”

The Head of State said political propaganda would not weaken his relationship with the people of Nyeri County and the larger Mt Kenya region, noting that the bond was anchored on a shared development agenda.

He said his administration was focused on delivering the programmes agreed upon with voters during the 2022 campaigns, including reforms in education and agriculture, support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), infrastructure expansion and improved electricity connectivity.

The President also highlighted government initiatives targeting the youth, including the Affordable Housing Programme, digital jobs, overseas employment opportunities and the rollout of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme.

On agriculture, President Ruto said the government had secured enough fertiliser for the next planting season and slashed the cost of sexed semen from KSh 8,000 to KSh 1,400 to support dairy farmers.

He added that Kenya was in the final stages of negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with China for products such as coffee, tea and avocado, while a draft trade deal with the United States was also ready.

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“The agreement with the United States, once finalized, will open more markets for Kenyan products, especially coffee,” he said.

The President said coffee prices had significantly improved, rising from about Sh70 three years ago to between KSh 110 and KSh150, attributing the increase to government reforms, including the elimination of brokers.

On milk, he said the government was reforming the Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) to ensure farmers are paid promptly.

In the health sector, President Ruto announced that Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital in Othaya had been gazetted as an independent national facility and would be equipped with medical kits worth Sh1 billion.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki praised the President’s leadership, saying his administration had embraced inclusivity across the country.

“Mr President, continue uniting our country and giving us an inclusive government. You will help us get to the next level,” Prof Kindiki said.

The church service was led by ACK Mt Kenya West Bishop Gerald Mureithi and was attended by Members of Parliament and senior government officials from the Mt Kenya region who accompanied the President.