" I Don't Want To Rest ... I Want To Change Kenya".Ruto Declares As He join Oburu At High-Profile SDA Service In Kajiado
Politics Updated: 14 June 2026 16:18 EAT
President William Samoei Ruto share light moments with ODM Leader Dr Oburu Oginga at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Kiserian, Kajiado County.
President William Samoei Ruto on Sunday used a church fellowship and fundraising event in Kajiado County to defend his administration’s policy direction, highlight development priorities and reaffirm the place of faith in public life.
Speaking during a worship service and fundraiser for construction of regional headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Kiserian, the President said his attendance reflected both personal faith and long-standing ties with the denomination.
Ruto said he accepted the invitation after consultations with church leaders and leaders allied to ODM who were involved in organising the event.
“We come first and foremost as Christians,” the President said as he explained his participation in the fundraiser and worship service.
The Head of State described the occasion as part of a broader relationship he has maintained with the church over the years through previous support for religious and community initiatives.
During his address, Ruto strongly defended public expressions of faith and said Kenya’s national identity remains anchored in recognition of God despite religious diversity.
“I am unapologetically a Christian,” he said, adding that government would continue working with all faith communities in service delivery and national development.
The President linked faith to leadership responsibility and argued that public office requires discipline, sustained effort and a sense of national mission.
Ruto said criticism over his travel schedule and public engagements does not change his commitment to delivering on his mandate, saying the presidency demands constant work and long-term planning.
He argued that Kenya must accelerate development and avoid falling behind countries that have advanced through investment and consistent economic policies.
The President highlighted Kenya’s regional and international engagements, pointing to climate diplomacy, continental cooperation and efforts to strengthen Africa’s position in global economic conversations.
Turning to domestic policy, Ruto defended recent budget priorities and said agriculture remains central to reducing the cost of living and improving household incomes.
He said government support for fertiliser, seed programmes and agricultural production was beginning to deliver results.
On food prices, the President argued that interventions in the sector had contributed to easing pressure on consumers and improving food availability.
Education featured prominently in his remarks, with Ruto describing learning as the foundation of future economic growth.
He said the government had increased funding for schools, universities and technical institutions while expanding support for teacher development and higher education financing.
“No child should miss education because of where they come from,” he said while outlining expanded support for scholarships and student funding.
The President also defended implementation of healthcare reforms and reiterated government support for universal access to treatment.
He said additional allocations had been directed to primary healthcare and medicine supply systems, while urging health facilities to align with ongoing reforms.
Ruto maintained that healthcare should not become a financial burden for ordinary households and said public investment should reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Addressing local issues, the President announced continued support for infrastructure projects in Kajiado and neighbouring areas.
He outlined progress on road construction and rehabilitation works serving Rongai, Ngong, Kiserian and other transport corridors while promising additional planning for expansion projects.
Ruto said the country needs a more coordinated infrastructure financing framework instead of fragmented project implementation.
He also touched on fuel prices, saying government interventions had helped cushion consumers against global market disruptions.
The President pointed to the latest fuel review as evidence of efforts to stabilise energy costs and support economic activity.
Closing his remarks, Ruto returned to the church’s fundraising objective and encouraged collective participation in building religious institutions.
He told worshippers that contribution should reflect commitment and shared responsibility rather than status, and thanked church members and leaders for mobilising resources toward the project.
The event ended with calls for continued cooperation between government, faith institutions and citizens in supporting national development goals.
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