Ruto Warns Kenyans Against Electing Leaders Planning to Scrap his Projects

President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans against electing politicians who promise to dismantle his administration’s flagship development programs, arguing that reversing these projects would undermine national progress.

Speaking during a church service in Kapsabet, Nandi County, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, President Ruto identified affordable housing, agricultural reforms, and healthcare initiatives as key programs that must continue beyond the next general election.

He criticized political rivals for advocating the cancellation of government schemes without offering solutions for the millions of citizens who currently benefit from them.

“Wale wanashindana na sisi, wataturudisha nyuma,” Ruto declared.

(“Those competing against us will take us backwards. ”)

The president questioned plans to dismantle the Affordable Housing Programme, which his administration positions as a driver of job creation and accessible homeownership for youth.

“Wanasema watascrap sijui affordable housing, sijui vijana hiyo yote mamillioni wataenda wapi?” he asked.

(“They say they will scrap affordable housing, but where will all those millions of young people go?”)

President Ruto also challenged opponents over proposed changes to agricultural support and public healthcare frameworks.

“Wanasema sijui wataondoa mambo ya shamba, watu waende warudi kuuza ng’ombe, kufanya harambee, kuuza sijui mali yao kwenda kulipa gharama ya hospitali,” he stated.

(“They are saying they will undo agricultural initiatives, forcing people back to selling cows, holding fundraising drives, or selling off their property to pay hospital bills.”)

He framed these initiatives as vital measures designed to boost farming incomes and protect families from catastrophic medical expenses.

While President Ruto refrained from naming specific opposition figures or political parties, he urged citizens to pray for leaders advocating policies that could roll back current socio-economic gains.

“Wale watu mwawaombee Mungu, wasiturudishe nyuma,” he said.

(“Pray to God for those people, so that they do not take us backwards.”)

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