President William Ruto has declared that Kenya’s economy is performing much better than when he took office in 2022, pointing to progress in agriculture, healthcare, education, job creation and electricity connectivity as evidence of his administration’s achievements.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Ruto defended his government’s economic record in a statement shared on X, insisting that four years of implementing his development agenda have delivered tangible results across key sectors.
The President maintained that Kenya’s economy is now on sound footing, with government programmes creating more opportunities for ordinary citizens.
“Today, our economy is on sound footing, agriculture is putting more money in farmers’ pockets, the Social Health Authority is expanding access to healthcare, education reforms are providing opportunities to many more learners than ever before and we are creating more jobs and opportunities for Kenyans,” Ruto stated.
His remarks place the government’s economic performance at the centre of attention as Kenyans continue to assess the impact of his administration’s policies since September 2022.
### Ruto defends his record
Ruto insisted that his administration has consistently turned campaign promises into development projects, dismissing the notion that his government’s agenda exists only on paper.
“Over the past four years, we have consistently translated The Plan into action, delivering tangible results and significant progress across different sectors,” he stated.
The President identified agriculture as one of the sectors benefiting from government interventions, maintaining that farmers are earning more money from their activities.
He also highlighted the Social Health Authority (SHA), which replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), as part of his administration’s efforts to expand healthcare access.
On education, Ruto maintained that ongoing reforms are opening opportunities for more learners, while government initiatives are supporting employment and economic growth.
However, his statement did not provide comparative economic figures showing how household incomes, employment levels or living costs have changed between 2022 and 2026.
### Billions for electricity connections
Ruto made the remarks as he highlighted fresh electricity connectivity investments in Nandi County, where the government is targeting thousands of households.
The President announced that his administration is investing KSh288 million in the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in Mosop Constituency.
The project targets 3,126 homes, expanding electricity access to households that have remained outside the national power network.
“Flagged off the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in Mosop Constituency, where we are investing KSh288 million to connect 3,126 homes to electricity,” Ruto stated.
He further announced that the government is investing KSh2.1 billion across Nandi County to connect 22,546 households to electricity.
The investment forms part of the administration’s wider effort to expand electricity access and support economic activities in rural areas.
Ruto’s latest remarks reinforce his administration’s position that its development agenda is producing results four years after taking office.
The announced electricity investments will now put attention on implementation, with households in Mosop and other parts of Nandi County awaiting connections under the programme.
