Kenya's politics has shifted from tribalism to development, says Ruto

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President William Ruto launched the construction of the 35km Tezo–Kakanjuni–Jaribuni–Ganze Road in Kilifi North Constituency on May 23, 2026. [PCS]

President William Ruto has said Kenya’s political landscape has fundamentally changed from divisive tribal politics to issue-based leadership focused on solving citizens’ problems.

Speaking in Kilifi County during a thanksgiving ceremony for Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Jacobs Fikirini, Ruto said his administration had successfully shifted political discourse from ethnic mobilization to development and economic transformation.

“I promised to change the politics of this country and we have done so. That is why it is confusing many politicians,” said Ruto.