Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura / HANDOUT
President William Ruto has hit a major milestone—1,000 days since taking the oath of office—and he’s using the moment to reflect on what his administration has accomplished, the challenges overcome, and what lies ahead for Kenya.
Speaking on Tuesday, Ruto said he is proud of the strides made under his leadership, especially in stabilising a once-struggling economy.
When he assumed office, inflation was at 9 per cent, the Kenyan shilling was rapidly depreciating at Sh167 to the dollar, and the country was teetering on the edge of a sovereign default, he said.,
“I had to make very difficult decisions to stop Kenya from defaulting on its foreign obligations,” the President said during a meeting with artists at State House.
“Those decisions were not easy, but they were necessary, and we made them as a country.”
According to Ruto, those bold interventions have paid off.
Inflation has since dropped to 3.8 per cent, foreign exchange reserves have more than doubled—from $5–6 billion to $10.3 billion—and the shilling has stabilised, helping rebuild investor confidence.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura echoed these sentiments during the Sema na Spox—Bonga na Gava podcast, stating that Ruto’s administration has delivered “1,000 good things in 1,000 days.”
He pointed to progress driven by the five pillars of the President’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), including job creation, affordable housing, education, and foreign labour exports.
“By the end of this year, over 2 million people will have been trained through TVET programmes,” Mwaura said.
“We’ve established TVET institutions in nearly every county to give young Kenyans practical skills in trades like masonry, plumbing and electrical work.”
He also highlighted that more than 3,000 Kenyans have secured job placements abroad, generating nearly Sh638 billion in remittances—80 per cent of which go directly to supporting families back home.
In housing, Mwaura said over 150,000 affordable homes have been built nationwide, marking it as one of the administration’s most successful undertakings.
Education infrastructure has also seen a boost, with 23,800 new classrooms constructed and 76,000 teachers employed so far. An additional 24,000 are expected to join by early next year.
“This government is focused on long-term solutions, not political convenience,” said Ruto.
“We’re laying a foundation for future generations by pursuing fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and inclusive development.”
Throughout his presidency, Ruto has championed a message of unity and national cohesion, consistently urging Kenyans to reject tribal divisions and work together for progress.
“We must remain united,” he said.
“That is how we’ll build a better Kenya for all.”
As he steps into the next phase of his term, Ruto is framing his leadership not just in terms of numbers and policies—but in the ability to navigate hard times and set Kenya on a new course.