President William Ruto has strongly defended his administration’s development record, urging Kenyans to evaluate his presidency based on tangible achievements rather than ongoing political noise.

Speaking on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Full Gospel Church Gatunduri in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, the Head of State pushed back against political rhetoric by highlighting concrete projects delivered under his watch.

“Empty vessels make the most noise,” Ruto told the congregation, adding: “I will not allow tribal politics to thrive in Kenya. No one will be allowed to divide Kenyans on a tribal basis.” He dismissed claims that any individual delivered the Mt Kenya vote to him in 2022, stating that he personally asked for votes and Kenyans responded directly.

In a bid to steer the national conversation toward service delivery, President Ruto pointed to specific achievements across multiple sectors:

Education: The government has recruited 100,000 teachers, built 23,000 classrooms for Junior and Senior School learners, and reformed higher education financing. This financial year, the education sector receives Sh784 billion—the highest budget allocation in Kenya’s history.

Healthcare: More than 31 million Kenyans have registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA) since October 2024. Embu County leads with 72 per cent enrolment, and its hospitals have received Sh2.5 billion over the past 20 months for SHA services. Funding for essential medicines in public hospitals has risen from Sh13 billion to Sh19 billion in the 2026/27 budget.

Infrastructure: The government has mobilised Sh350 billion for the National Infrastructure Fund through the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO and the Safaricom share sale to finance major road projects.

Affordable Housing: The housing programme has created nearly 700,000 jobs, supporting construction of houses, modern markets, and student hostels.

Agriculture: Fertiliser prices have fallen, and farmers’ earnings have improved. In Embu, coffee cherry now sells for Sh140–150 per kilogramme, up from about Sh60 in 2022. Kenya’s annual milk production has grown from 4.5 billion litres in 2022 to 5.4 billion litres, cementing its position as Africa’s leading milk producer.

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, present at the service, noted that the county has gained about 300 kilometres of tarmac roads under Ruto’s administration, compared to roughly 80 kilometres previously. She also thanked the President for plans to build a Sh1 billion Level Five hospital in Embu with financing from the Italian government.

President Ruto implored citizens to judge him strictly by this development track record, stating that those seeking elective office should be assessed by what they have done, are doing, and plan to do for the people. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding infrastructure and healthcare nationwide, saying: “We have a clear plan to move Kenya towards becoming a first-world economy, and we remain focused on delivering that vision. Those who want to keep making noise are free to do so. We will remain focused on serving the people.”

As political discussions intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election, Ruto’s latest remarks signal a deliberate effort to anchor his legacy on development. He maintains that tangible benefits—roads paved, hospitals built, teachers hired, and farmers empowered—speak louder than any political arguments. For Kenyans, the call is to look at the physical evidence of governance when assessing the state of the nation.