President William Ruto used his New Year’s Eve address in Eldoret to call 2025 Kenya’s economic turning point and urged Kenyans to make 2026 a defining year through unity and hard work. President William Ruto has described 2025 as a turning point for Kenya, a year in which the country began reaping the rewards of economic reforms launched in 2023. As President, I am proud to say that together we rose to the occasion,” Ruto said. While the focus remains on economic progress, the President stressed that the story of 2025 is not just about numbers and statistics. Ruto described 2025 as a year of deliberate choices, in which Kenyans confronted difficulties, carved out opportunities, and built a solid foundation for the country’s future.

Source: Daily Nation December 31, 2025 20:51 UTC