A National ID gives farmers access to various opportunities, including fertilisers, seeds, cane delivery services, payments, credit facilities, and employment. Through village-to-village registration, the government is bringing key services closer to the people. Usawa Ni Sawa.
Mashujaa Day gave many rural Kenyans their first experience of a stadium, aircraft and helicopters, inspiring national pride and encouraging young people to work hard and contribute to development instead of blaming the President.
President William Ruto has explained the philosophy behind Usawa Ni Sawa, an initiative aimed at reducing economic inequality by empowering low-income Kenyans while encouraging those who are better off to contribute toward achieving a more balanced and equitable nation.
Eldoret residents employed in different departments report that job opportunities have grown since work began on Kipchoge Keino Stadium. The stadium is expected to draw more visitors and tourists to the area.
As Eldoret gets ready to host Mashujaa Day, the positive impact is already being felt beyond Kipchoge Keino Stadium. Traders are attracting more customers, car washers are earning more, and workers are gaining employment opportunities.
Every Kenyan, regardless of where they live, deserves access to quality roads, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
The government is committed to progress and serve every community fairly, because Kenya can only move forward when no region is left behind.
"Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes" - Isaiah 54:2
Attended Sunday service at Karen Africa Gospel Church, Nairobi.
Our unity as a nation is our greatest strength. It is the foundation of our stability, our progress, and our shared future. We must, therefore, reject anything that seeks to divide us.
On our part, we are working with leaders across the country to deliver our ambitious development agenda. Together, we are building one united nation, focusing on a future that works for every Kenyan.
Attended the thanksgiving ceremony of Banissa MP Ahmed Maalim Hassan in Banissa Constituency, Mandera County.
We are implementing development programmes across the country to transform lives and confront the challenges facing the people. Our goal is to drive inclusive growth that ensures no Kenyan or region is left behind.
Inspected the upgrading of Banissa Water Supply Project, Mandera County, which is expected to connect more than 1,500 households to clean water. The project is 85 per cent complete.
Also inspected the 60-unit Banissa Police Housing Project and Banissa Modern Market, which is designed to accommodate more than 200 traders. The market is 90 per cent complete and set to be completed by June 2026.
We are addressing 60 years of neglect of Northern Kenya by accelerating critical infrastructure and initiating government programmes.
We have embarked on an ambitious development programme of installing new generators, including nine in Mandera County, to keep the lights on and working with neighbouring Ethiopia to connect the region to the electricity grid.
Through the National Infrastructure Fund, Northern Kenya will become the largest target of investments in large-scale irrigation for food production because the region has expansive land and good soils.
At the same time, the region needs massive infrastructure development in roads and airports, including the 750km Isiolo-Mandera road that is already under construction.
To support education, we are undertaking affirmative action in the region by employing 1,800 local teachers next month, strengthening stability and continuity in learning.
Presided over the Mandera County Women Empowerment Programme, Mandera Stadium, Mandera.
But the creative industry is no longer just space for artistic expression, hobby and entertainment. It has grown into a formidable economic opportunity through which millions are monetising their talents.
We will do everything possible to cushion Kenyans from the economic shocks arising from the conflict in the Middle East.
As I announced on Wednesday during my tour of Kisii County, we have reduced VAT on fuel by half, from 16 per cent to 8 per cent. To underpin this move in a legal framework, I have today assented to the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, State House Nairobi.
We have taken this urgent and necessary step because a surge in the cost of fuel has a ripple effect on consumer goods and services.
While the reduction in VAT will be in operation for 90 days, we have inserted a provision which will enable us to extend the application of the law should the conflict in the Gulf continues to affect oil prices.
I thank the National Assembly for their swift consideration and passage of the Bill in a record one day.