Ruto says tribal politics derailing development
National
By
Ronald Kipruto
| Jul 12, 2026
President William Ruto during church service at ACK St Martin’s Cathedral in Kitui on July 12, 2026. [PCS]
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans of an all-inclusive country in matters of development, saying no region will be marginalised or left behind.
Addressing faithful during a church service at ACK St Martin’s Cathedral in Kitui on Sunday, the President said tribal politics have derailed the country from moving forward.
“I can give you my assurance that no part of Kenya will be left behind,” said President Ruto.
READ MORE
Kenya needs 100,000 additional project managers by 2035 amid soaring demand
Kenya targets 100pc green energy by 2030
The credit policy question every board should ask before 2027
Devolution delivers Sh4.4tr windfall to devolved units over past 15 years
Tea factories directors on spending spree as farmers' earnings shrink
Competition Authority warns retailers against imposing unfair terms on suppliers
Premium wines gain ground in Kenyan market
When zero debt becomes a dangerous number in business
AI is making expertise cheaper: Here's what will make you valuable
Tea factories under KTDA net Sh 968 million at the Mombasa Tea auction
“We have had bad politics of alliances, victimisation, and hate that is what has destroyed our country from moving forward,” he added.
The President called out leaders derailing government projects for selfish gain.
“People of Kitui also pay taxes like any other, there is no way a leader, because of his small politics, can hinder development projects for the people of Kenya,” he said.
The President revealed that the country has acquired Sh10.6 billion for the completion of Thwake Dam set to be commissioned by April 2027.
He said bad politics are a major hindrance to development that would have taken the country to a first world.
Ruto further defended the National Infrastructure Fund, saying the government will be able to fast-track development projects more sustainably.
“Now we can be able to construct our roads, plan dams, airports and logistics, now we have a clear plan,” he said.
The Head of State also revealed that through the Fund, the government has been able to collect Sh350 billion, which can be used for commercially viable projects.
Leaders who accompanied the President include Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika and State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke.
On Saturday, President Ruto inspected the construction of the Zombe Modern Market and the upgrading of the 25km Chuluni-Zombe road.