Ruto to critics: You won't sabotage my development plans

President William Ruto has vowed that he will not allow "enemies of progress" to derail his administration's development agenda, despite growing criticism from various quarters, especially the younger generation.

Speaking in Uasin Gishu County on Friday, Ruto said the progress the country has made under his leadership cannot be thwarted by those opposed to change.

"We will not allow saboteurs to stop the progress Kenya is making," he firmly said, reaffirming his commitment to pushing forward with the development programs launched by his government.

The President's remarks come amid a period of intense scrutiny, especially from younger Kenyans, who have raised concerns about the pace and impact of his administration's policies.

However, President Ruto urged the youth to remain hopeful and assured them that the country is indeed moving forward.

"We cannot afford to look down on our country. The future of Kenya is bright," he added.

Rural electrification

A key element of Ruto's development plans includes expanding rural electrification.

He highlighted that in the next three years, his government aims to connect one million households across the country to electricity.

In Uasin Gishu alone, the government has allocated Sh1.8 billion to connect 20,000 households.

"This is not just a promise for Uasin Gishu, but for the entire country. We must fulfil our commitment to rural electrification," Ruto said.

Earlier in the week, while in Elgeyo Marakwet, President Ruto had expressed confidence in the stability of Kenya's economy.

Reflecting on the past two years of his leadership, he noted that significant efforts had been made to stabilise the economy, which he believes is now on a firm footing.

"We've spent the last two years fixing the economy. I'm pleased to say that Kenya's economy is now stable. It's time to move forward, and we must work together to build a better future," Ruto said.

He also cautioned against falling into retrogressive politics, urging citizens to focus on solutions rather than division.

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Despite the challenges, Ruto remains determined to see through his plans for economic growth, infrastructure development, and rural empowerment, insisting that the country's future hinges on collective effort and positive engagement from all sectors of society.