By Ebi Kesiena
Kenyan President, William Ruto has dismissed claims that he is pushing for development projects around the country to win a second term.
Speaking during the first Kenya Urban Forum 2023 in Naivasha, the head of state noted that his second term will be meaningless if he won’t achieve anything in his first term.
He added that many people have been telling him to constantly think about his second term in office.
“I am not here so that I can have a second term, I am here because I want to make a difference,” he said.
On the affordable housing programme, Ruto said that Kenyans gave him an opportunity to make sure slums are eradicated, jobs are created and manufacturing is improved.
“I am focused on the promises I gave to Kenyans, the second term will sort itself out,” he said.
The President noted that his administration is keen on making difficult decisions to improve livelihoods and the country’s economy, as seven million people living in slums don’t have anywhere to go.
“They have nowhere. Many people cannot connect the dots between housing and jobs. More jobs will be created through this programme.
“We owe it to them, their dignity, and the well-being of our citizenry and future generations. All our children will be in cities,” he explained.
