President William Ruto has declared that State House is now more accessible than ever, symbolizing a shift in governance towards inclusivity and citizen-centred leadership. Speaking during a meeting with national officials of the bodaboda sector, Ruto emphasized that under his administration, ordinary Kenyans now have the opportunity to visit the seat of power a place once reserved for the elite.
“Unajua hapa State House, zamani waliokuwa wanakuja ni wale wadosi tu,” Ruto said, noting that traditionally, only senior officials such as cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries, governors, and ambassadors could access State House.
He recounted a recent incident where a visitor expressed shock at the presence of everyday Kenyans on the grounds of State House. “Juzi kuna jamaa mmoja alikuja hapa, wakati alirudi akasema nimeenda pale State House, lakini huyu rais amezusha sana kiwango, kwa sababu siku hizi watu walioko pale ni watu tu hivi hivi,” the president narrated.
Ruto dismissed criticism from those who view this openness as diminishing the dignity or status of State House. Instead, he defended the move as an intentional break from elitist governance.
“Lakini siku hizi, hata bodaboda wako around. Na hakuna makosa. Kwani iko makosa? Hakuna makosa,” he added, underscoring that all Kenyans deserve to feel part of national leadership regardless of their social or economic standing.
The president reiterated that this level of inclusivity reflects the kind of Kenya he envisions a united, equitable nation where every citizen feels recognized and valued. “We want a country that is united and that begins by ensuring every citizen, from every walk of life, feels like they belong, even at State House,” Ruto said.
By welcoming groups like bodaboda operators into the heart of power, Ruto is not only fostering connection between the government and grassroots communities but also reshaping perceptions of leadership accessibility in Kenya. His remarks come amid ongoing calls for more transparent and inclusive governance in the country.
