Ruto Vows to Make Bold Decisions to Secure Kenya’s Future
President William Ruto has pledged to make tough, sometimes unpopular decisions to drive Kenya’s growth. He highlighted key achievements under his leadership, including Kenya’s rise to Africa’s sixth-largest economy. The 2025 Finance Bill promises economic relief with no new taxes and targeted reforms.
President William Ruto has affirmed his commitment to making tough, sometimes unpopular decisions to steer Kenya toward economic prosperity. Addressing the nation during the 60th Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, the president stressed that bold leadership is necessary for national transformation.
Ruto proudly noted that under his administration since 2022, Kenya has risen to become the sixth-largest economy in Africa. He vowed to continue prioritizing development over public approval, stating, “I owe it to Kenyans to make the right decisions, even if they are unpopular. These choices will define our country’s destiny.”
The president emphasized that his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) remains central to his government’s development strategy. The agenda focuses on five pillars: agriculture, MSMEs, universal healthcare, affordable housing, and the digital and creative economy, all aimed at uplifting livelihoods.
Looking ahead, Ruto expressed confidence in the 2025 Finance Bill, crafted to stimulate growth without imposing new taxes. Treasury CS John Mbadi echoed this, highlighting planned tax reliefs such as reduced crypto tax rates and exemptions for retirees, aiming to ease the burden on Kenyans while trimming the national budget by Ksh.130 billion.
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