President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s focus on peace and national unity as essential pillars for job creation and economic development. Speaking on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Bridge Savannah–Stage 17–Masimba Road in Nairobi’s Embakasi Central and Embakasi East constituencies, Ruto emphasized that Kenya cannot afford to be derailed by chaos, violence, or ethnic politics.
“We have no time for violence, chaos, and ethnicity. We want to build our country,” the President said, urging leaders across the political divide to embrace a development-first agenda.
Ruto challenged the opposition to present viable solutions to Kenya’s unemployment crisis instead of inciting unrest. “Anybody who has a plan for Kenya should tell these young people what plan they have for them to have jobs. I have a plan. Let them come with theirs,” he stated.
He stressed that national development is only possible in a stable and peaceful environment, warning that no youth can access meaningful employment if the country is embroiled in conflict.
“Let us agree to protect our nation. Young people cannot get jobs if there is chaos. They cannot get jobs if there is violence. We need peace to plan the development of our country,” Ruto said.
His remarks came just two days after a similar message delivered at State House, Nairobi, where the President insisted that his administration’s transformation agenda remains on track and irreversible.
“Let me tell you that my commitment to the transformation of this country is not reversible,” Ruto asserted during a meeting with built environment professionals on July 15. “You are making history. You are contributing to the transformation of our country.”
As Kenya continues to grapple with high youth unemployment and political tensions, President Ruto’s call for peace, unity, and constructive leadership appears to be a central message aimed at rallying support for his economic vision while fending off political dissent.
