{"id":195065,"date":"2024-07-01T05:15:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T05:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/01\/ruto-assures-kenyans-of-coming-change-were-headed-in-the-right-direction\/"},"modified":"2024-07-01T05:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T05:15:25","slug":"ruto-assures-kenyans-of-coming-change-were-headed-in-the-right-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/01\/ruto-assures-kenyans-of-coming-change-were-headed-in-the-right-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruto Assures Kenyans of Coming Change, &#8220;We&#8217;re Headed in the Right Direction&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-316122\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"501\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ruto-3.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-316122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ruto-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"501\"  \/>President William Ruto expressed confidence that the country is moving in the right direction, once again pledging to bring positive change to Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a church service at Lolgorian Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) in Narok County, Ruto emphasized the government\u2019s dedication to transforming the nation through innovative programs and policies.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted the significant milestones achieved under his administration, including reducing the cost of fertilizer to enhance productivity and lower the cost of living.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI am confident that because of God\u2019s grace, I am sure this nation is going to change.\u00a0 We are taking the right steps, direction and trajectory and we are going to make sure that this nation becomes a great one,\u201d<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ruto highlighted that inflation has decreased from 9.8% in 2022 to 4.6% this month. He also mentioned that government interventions have bolstered the Kenyan shilling against the dollar, currently trading at Kes.128 compared to Kes.162 previously.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he noted an increase in tourist numbers and a reduction in interest rates.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis country is going to change, I promise you. Don\u2019t get worried, the things you are seeing now are part of the journey to transform Kenya,\u201d<\/em> Ruto added.<\/p>\n<p>President Ruto asserted that some individuals do not wish for Kenya to prosper, pointing to critics questioning why Kenya was the only African country to receive a State Visit from the United States in 16 years.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized his commitment to making decisive decisions to propel the country forward, attributing decades of stagnation to past leaders\u2019 indecisiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Ruto has urged Kenyans to reject violence and adopt peaceful, inclusive approaches to addressing the country\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The President appealed to Kenyans to uphold peace, highlighting that violence has led to loss of life and property destruction.<\/p>\n<p>According to the head of state, Kenya stands a greater chance of transformation when its people unite to confront the nation\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are one people who belong to one nation. If we face our challenges together in unity, we will solve them, and Kenya will move forward,\u201d<\/em> Ruto promised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President William Ruto expressed confidence that the country is moving in the right direction, once again pledging to bring positive change to Kenya. Speaking at a church service at Lolgorian Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) in Narok County, Ruto emphasized the government\u2019s dedication to transforming the nation through innovative programs and policies. 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