Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi have asked Kenyans to support the re-election of President William Ruto, saying his administration has continued to deliver development despite facing multiple global and domestic economic challenges.

The two leaders — who spoke in Kuria West, Migori County, during a Women Economic Empowerment Programme hosted by area Member of Parliament (MP) Mathias Robi — emphasized the importance of political continuity, arguing that sustained leadership was necessary for long-term national transformation.

They said President Ruto’s development record continues to demonstrate tangible progress across the country.

The leaders pointed out ongoing investments in infrastructure, education, markets, housing, and empowerment programmes, noting that the President has remained focused on service delivery amid global shocks such as rising global fuel and food prices, war, drought, floods among others.

“When you look at Kenya’s political history, President Kibaki served two terms, President Uhuru also served two terms, and in the same spirit of democratic continuity and performance, President Ruto should also be supported to serve two terms because of the work he is doing for this country,” Waiguru said.

Waiguru dismissed asC misleading, claims suggesting that Mt Kenya region had shifted its political allegiance, insisting that the region remains firmly aligned in its support for President Ruto.

“There is a lot of noise and political theatrics being circulated that the people of Mt Kenya have changed their position on supporting President Ruto, but I want to make it very clear that this is not true at all,” she said.

“As the Governor of Kirinyaga, I must state that when it comes to serious political direction from the Mountain, Kirinyaga remains the reference point. If I, Anne Waiguru, have not spoken, then the Mountain has not spoken, because our conversations are deliberate, structured, and rooted in the development priorities of our people,” she added.

The Governor said the Mountain owes President Ruto a second term in recognition of the development work that is already visible on the ground.

CS Mbadi said the government had maintained economic stability while continuing to implement development programmes that directly benefit citizens, particularly women and vulnerable groups.

“Despite the heavy burden of debt, the effects of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and other global shocks, President Ruto’s administration has still managed to keep the economy moving and delivering. If you go to different parts of the country, including Migori, you will find roads, affordable housing, markets, school classrooms under construction in almost every constituency,” Mbadi said.

He said the government has allocated about Sh.784 billion to support learning.

“The employment of over 100,000 teachers, with plans to reach 116,000 next year, is unprecedented, and no other government has consistently employed over 22,000 teachers annually like this one,” Mbadi said.

“The opposition unfortunately has no clear direction for Kenyans, and even when given time to engage with policies like the Finance Bill, they often lack constructive alternatives,” he added.

On his part, MP Robi said the government’s fiscal and development agenda remained focused on improving livelihoods and ensuring equitable growth across all regions.

“When we support policies like the Finance Bill, it is because we understand that they are designed to strengthen service delivery and ensure government continue working for the people effectively,” Robi said.

Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari praised Governor Waiguru’s leadership credentials, saying she was well positioned for higher national responsibility while also supporting continuity in local leadership.

“If the country is thinking about future leadership transitions, then Governor Waiguru is someone who should be considered for a higher office. In my view, leadership should be about capacity and experience,” Gitari added.

The Women Economic Empowerment Programme saw the distribution of tents, water tanks, wheelchairs, trolleys among other items to women groups and households across the constituency, aimed at strengthening livelihoods.