Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that this year will mark the beginning of tangible benefits from President William Ruto’s transformative agenda.
Speaking on Thursday, Kindiki highlighted deliberate interventions implemented over the past two years, which have steered Kenya towards steady macroeconomic recovery.
“This is the year that the hard and difficult task of transforming our country will start yielding returns,” he said.
He pointed to milestones such as the Universal Health Coverage Program, Taifa Care, and ongoing education reforms, which are expected to ease financial burdens on households. These initiatives aim to minimize out-of-pocket expenses on health and education, providing families with more disposable income.
Kindiki noted that economic indicators are improving under the Kenya Kwanza administration. The Kenyan shilling has stabilized, inflation and interest rates have declined, and the prices of fuel and essential commodities are gradually reducing.
Looking ahead to 2025, the government will prioritize interventions in microeconomic recovery, job creation, and wealth generation.
“Completion of special economic zones, affordable housing projects, modern markets, ICT hubs, and county industrial parks will stimulate growth and raise per capita income,” he added.
Kindiki also emphasized the government’s commitment to reforms in key value chains, including agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and the blue economy.
Earlier, Kindiki had called on Kenyans to embrace the New Year as a fresh opportunity to unite and focus on national development.
“The beginning of the year provides all of us with the opportunity to renew our collective focus on Project Kenya,” he said.
He urged citizens to work harder for a better future and a more cohesive society, which he believes will expedite the realization of a nation free from fear and want.
