Ruto takes stock of 2025, charts ambitious path for Kenya

President William Ruto has announced that 2026 will be a defining moment in Kenya’s history, putting forward an ambitious vision to guide the country from struggle to prosperity while reflecting on the challenges, sacrifices, and national tensions that characterized 2025. “20..

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President William Ruto declared 2026 a "watershed year" for Kenya's journey from struggle to prosperity, reflecting on the challenges and achievements of 2025 in his New Year's address.

Over 29 million Kenyans are registered under the Social Health Authority, a key milestone of 2025.
President Ruto highlighted significant agricultural output, with maize harvests reaching historic highs and coffee prices nearly doubling.
The President announced plans for the full operationalization of the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund in 2026, alongside the construction of a modern Standard Gauge Railway extension.