President William Ruto has asserted that achieving Kenya's development goals requires courage and decisive action, rather than seeking popularity through populist politics. He emphasized that difficult reforms are necessary to transform Kenya into a First World economy within a generation.

• The President stated that countries like Malaysia, Korea, and Singapore, which were at a similar economic level to Kenya six decades ago, are now developed economies.
• President Ruto highlighted the Affordable Housing Programme as an example of a project that faced significant resistance, including court cases and protests, but is now showing progress.
• He also mentioned ongoing development projects in markets, student accommodation, healthcare (through the Social Health Authority), and infrastructure, funded by innovative models such as the newly established National Infrastructure Fund.