President Ruto has dismissed claims that he intends to stay in power beyond Kenya’s mandated two-term limit.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the unveiling of the Jukwaa La Usalama Report, Ruto referred to the presidency as a tough job.
The President described the presidency as a demanding role marked by constant criticism and what he termed as “noise” from detractors.
Ruto said he looks forward to the day he can hand over responsibility, noting, “I am waiting for the day when I can leave the office and shift the responsibility to someone else.”
The President emphasised that he intends to make the most of the “God-given opportunity” to improve the country by working diligently for the remainder of his term.
His remarks came as he highlighted the impact of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s housing and development projects, saying Kenya has witnessed significant progress over the past two years.
“400 markets and hostels for 170,000 students across Kenya,” the President enumerated as part of the rollout of the housing and development projects.
The President contrasted his scorecard with that of previous administrations, claiming they “could only manage to build one market in five years,” thereby asserting that his government’s performance outpaces that of past regimes.
Looking forward, the president questioned what Kenya would look like in 10 to 20 years, considering his deliverables had been achieved in merely two years.
“We have built 40 markets in Kiambu County, while 25 more are under construction in Nakuru County,” he said.
The president hinted that no reasonable leader would seek to stay beyond the constitutionally allowed two terms, joking that only someone “insane” would want to cling to the presidency for longer.
Ruto’s remarks come amid ongoing public discussion about leadership succession and governance, signalling his intent to focus on delivering tangible results during his tenure while reaffirming his commitment to respecting Kenya’s constitutional term limits.
