Distinguished guests, fellow citizens,I have never looked forward to a new year the way I look forward to 2026. Today, more than 29 million Kenyans are registered under the Social Health Authority. They reflect the experiences millions of other Kenyans who have benefited from outcomes of deliberate policy choices. And we helped nearly a million Kenyans access jobs through housing, labour mobility, and the digital economy, with many more opportunities coming in 2026 and beyond. To cut the number of Kenyans living below the poverty line by half, lifting millions into dignity and opportunity.

Source: The Star December 31, 2025 18:46 UTC