President Ruto Urges Kenyans To Believe In Him As He Dismisses “Overpromising” Claims,

President William Ruto has finally addressed persistent claims that he made excessive promises during the campaigns leading up to the 2022 General Election. Speaking during a church service in Machakos on Sunday, July 20, President Ruto urged Kenyans to shed a “mediocre mindset” and instead embrace belief in his leadership.

Ruto firmly dismissed criticisms that he overpromised before his election, asserting that his ambitious agenda reflected a necessary and higher national aspiration.

“You know I have been accused of overpromising. I want to assure you that it is not overpromising; we are raising our ambition as a nation. We have been staying at an average position for a very long time. We must stop being average. We must strive to be better and excellent,” President Ruto declared, underscoring his vision for national growth.

The Head of State further emphasized his unwavering commitment to fulfilling every promise made to Kenyans within his presidential term. He recounted a telling anecdote of a clergyman who visited him at State House and advised him to consider scaling down on his pledges.

“One bishop told me that I made those promises so that I could get elected as the president. You need to plan on how you are going to detach yourself from some of the promises. I have no such intention. I intend to keep every promise I made, because I believe in Kenya. I believe in the ability of this nation to be better than what it is today,” he firmly stated, reaffirming his resolve.

President Ruto attributed the country’s perceived delay in making significant progress to what he termed an “average mindset.” He argued that through national unity and a collective change in mentality, Kenya can undeniably move forward.

“I want to tell you that everything I said in regards to the country’s economy. I meant it, and it is happening. Our economy is growing and the numbers speak for it,” Ruto asserted, citing economic indicators as proof of his administration’s progress.

These remarks come just days after President Ruto publicly called out critics of his government, suggesting that their opposition stemmed from an unwillingness to accept his presidency. Throughout his campaign, Ruto consistently portrayed himself as a self-made individual who ascended from humble beginnings to occupy one of the highest offices in the country, a narrative that resonated with a significant portion of the electorate.