President Ruto Urges Patriotism Among Youth at President's Awards Ceremony - January 2026

During the President’s Awards ceremony, President William Ruto urged young Kenyans to cultivate patriotism and believe in the country. He emphasized that this shift in mindset is important for transitioning Kenya from a third-world to a first-world country. The president encouraged youth to reject negativity to advance the nation's development. At the event, Amani Njoki, a recipient of the President’s Gold Award, urged the President to expand the award program to include more counties and schools across Kenya.