By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU)
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged North Rift residents to back President William Ruto’s re-election bid, citing economic stabilisation and the revival of key development projects.
Speaking in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, on Friday during the burial of Mama Rosebella Jepkemboi Kosgei—the mother-in-law of Industrialisation Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana—Wetang’ula said recent economic indicators point to tangible progress under the current administration.
“The economy has stabilised. The exchange rate of the Kenya shilling against the US dollar has improved from about Sh170 to nearly Sh128,” he said.
“These are not slogans; these are facts that touch the lives of ordinary Kenyans.”
He cited the reduction in the cost of farm inputs as evidence of growing relief for households, noting that fertiliser prices have fallen sharply since President Ruto took office.
“Before this administration, a 50-kilogramme bag of fertiliser was retailing at about Sh7,500. Today it goes for around Sh2,500, and distribution has been digitised to ensure it reaches the farmer,” Wetang’ula said.
The Speaker also contrasted the state of infrastructure projects under the previous administration with the current one, saying stalled road works have resumed after the government settled contractors’ arrears.
“There was a time when contractors abandoned sites because they were not being paid. That problem has been addressed. Arrears have been cleared, contractors are back on site, and work is progressing across the country,” he said.
Wetang’ula called on North Rift residents, including those who previously supported Raila Odinga, to back President Ruto, citing the need for inclusivity under the broad-based government.
“Even those who supported Raila Odinga should rally behind the President. Raila joined the broad-based government because he understood that unity and inclusion are essential for the country to move forward,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 General Election, the Speaker said President Ruto deserves a decisive mandate to consolidate his agenda and leave a lasting legacy.
“In 2027, the President should win decisively by more votes than he received in 2022 so that he can leave behind a solid legacy. Great leaders build strong foundations for generations to come,” he said.
He pointed to major development projects as evidence of that legacy, including the construction of a Level Six hospital in Bungoma County, plans for an airstrip in Webuye, and the dualling of the Mombasa–Nairobi–Malaba highway up to the Uganda border.
“These projects are about economic transformation. They are meant to open up regions, create jobs and improve livelihoods,” he said.
Wetang’ula urged residents of Uasin Gishu, the President’s home county, to continue supporting the government and praying for its success, saying they have a special responsibility to set an example for the rest of the country.
“This is the President’s home. He was born here, schooled here and still lives here. You are the foundation of this government, and you must be an example to other Kenyans,” he said.
He added that President Ruto should be allowed to focus on reaching out to other regions to consolidate national support for his development agenda and re-election bid.
“The President understands the breadth and needs of this country. He knows what must be done, and he is committed to delivering on his promises,” Wetang’ula said.
