On Wednesday evening, President William Ruto addressed Kenyans with a message highlighting the progress made in 2025 and outlining priorities for the year ahead.
Speaking from State House, the President framed the past year as one that tested national resilience while providing a foundation for further growth.
“This has been a year that tested our resolve and our collective purpose, a year that demanded sacrifice and called for unity,” President Ruto said.
He credited citizens for their commitment, adding that deliberate government policies and national efforts since 2023 have begun producing tangible results.
The President noted that 2025 marked the beginning of earning “dividends” from reforms and projects implemented over the past two years.
He emphasized that these steps have created a clear roadmap aimed at making 2026 a defining moment in Kenya’s history.
Ruto’s remarks underscore the administration’s focus on sustaining economic gains, enhancing infrastructure, and improving service delivery.
Highlighting the role of unity in national development, Ruto called on Kenyans to continue collaborating across social and political divides.
He emphasized that collective effort is essential for consolidating achievements and ensuring the country remains on track toward economic transformation.
The address also served as an opportunity to reflect on broader challenges faced during the year, including global economic pressures and domestic demands for better governance.
By framing 2025 as a year of foundational progress, the President positioned 2026 as a period for intensified implementation of development programs and policy priorities.
Ruto’s New Year message comes amid ongoing political and economic debates in Kenya, including the rollout of national infrastructure projects and initiatives targeting youth employment.
His focus on measurable outcomes and continued citizen participation reflects a strategy aimed at maintaining momentum toward long-term national goals.