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Ruto Fires Back at Opposition During Mashujaa Day, Defends Government Development Record

President William Ruto has challenged opposition leaders to explain how they would solve Kenya’s economic problems, arguing that criticising government projects without offering alternatives will not help citizens.

Speaking during the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Ruto said the 2027 General Election should be decided by competing ideas, development records and practical solutions.

The President maintained that political leaders seeking to replace his administration must present clear plans to tackle unemployment, healthcare costs, housing shortages and challenges affecting farmers and businesses.

He questioned opposition leaders who have criticised his affordable housing and healthcare programmes, demanding that they explain how they would deliver better results.

Ruto also defended major infrastructure investments, including the Mau Summit Highway, railway expansion towards Kisumu and Malaba, the Isiolo-Mandera corridor and the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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He insisted that public projects should remain open to scrutiny but warned against political debates driven by ethnic divisions and personal attacks.

The Head of State used the national celebrations to highlight what he described as progress under his economic transformation agenda.

He said Kenya’s stock market value had increased from KSh2 trillion in 2022 to KSh4.2 trillion, while foreign direct investment rose from $1.5 billion to $3.2 billion in 2025.

On agriculture, Ruto cited increased maize production and improved earnings for dairy farmers. He announced that dairy farmers in Eldoret would receive KSh65 per litre of milk from October, alongside a quarterly bonus.

The President further said 33.3 million Kenyans had registered under the Social Health Authority, while the affordable housing programme had created more than 1.1 million jobs.

He added that his administration was targeting millions of additional employment opportunities through digital jobs, overseas recruitment and housing projects over the next three years.

Ruto also defended the broad-based government arrangement, saying cooperation among leaders from different political backgrounds had helped advance national development.

He urged Kenyans to assess political leaders based on their achievements, plans and ability to deliver, rather than divisive rhetoric.

The President concluded by paying tribute to Kenya’s freedom fighters, saying his administration had a responsibility to translate their sacrifices into better living conditions for citizens.