President William Ruto a ddressing the Nairobi County Assembly on April 9, 2026/HANDOUTPresident William Ruto has underscored the central role of Nairobi in Kenya’s prosperity, warning that the country suffers whenever the capital underperforms. Addressing the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, Ruto said the city’s performance is directly tied to Kenya’s economic and global standing, urging leaders to confront its long-standing challenges. When Nairobi fails, Kenya pays the price,” Ruto said. The President emphasised Nairobi’s strategic importance, noting that it contributes 27.5 per cent of Kenya’s economy and generates more than Sh4.1 trillion annually. The President called on county leaders to take decisive action to restore order and unlock Nairobi’s full potential, insisting that failure to act would continue to weigh down national progress.

Source: The Star April 09, 2026 14:29 UTC