President William Ruto on Thursday defended the UDA administration’s development record, saying that every major project being undertaken by his government across the country is a result of deliberate planning and not impulsive decision-making.
Speaking during a meeting with more than 5,000 Nairobi County artisans at State House, the Head of State rejected criticism from his opponents, insisting that his development agenda is guided by facts, public interest and a clear vision for Kenya.
President Ruto said he cannot be accused of acting irrationally or making reckless decisions, and that every project his administration has launched is intended to improve the lives of Kenyans.
“Mimi si wazimu, mimi si mlevi, mimi si mjinga. Kila kitu tunafanya katika serikali hii kina mpango na kina sababu,” he said.
“Tunajenga barabara, masoko, nyumba za bei nafuu na tunatoa nafasi za kazi kwa vijana kwa sababu tunataka kubadilisha maisha ya wananchi.”
Ruto said critics will not distract the government from delivering on its promises, adding that the UDA administration will continue implementing development projects despite political opposition.
“Wengine wanaweza kusema chochote wanachotaka, lakini sisi hatutasimamishwa na kelele. Kazi yetu ni kuhakikisha wananchi wanapata maendeleo na fursa za kujitegemea,” he stated.
President Ruto told the artisans that the government remains committed to empowering small-scale traders and informal sector workers through improved infrastructure, affordable markets, access to credit and skills development programmes.
He noted that artisans play a critical role in Kenya’s economy by creating jobs and supporting local manufacturing, saying the government would continue investing in policies that enable them to expand their businesses.
“Nyinyi mafundi ndio mnaijenga Kenya kutoka chini kwenda juu. Serikali yangu itaendelea kuwaunga mkono ili mpate mazingira bora ya kufanya kazi na kuongeza kipato chenu,” the President said.
The President also urged Kenyans to judge his administration based on the projects being implemented across the country rather than political rhetoric.
