NAROK, Kenya – President William Ruto has challenged his political rivals and Kenyans to assess his administration’s performance against the promises made in its 2022 election manifesto, saying his government has made progress in infrastructure, healthcare and education.
Speaking on Monday, October 12, 2026, during the launch of his development tour of the North Rift, Ruto maintained that his administration was implementing the programme presented to voters during the last General Election and was ready to be judged on its delivery.
“We did not write a newspaper; we wrote a manifesto to guide the development and the programme and the agenda of the nation. That is why today, we can proudly say we are implementing a plan, an agenda, a programme, a manifesto which the people of Kenya voted for,” Ruto said.
Ruto Says Government Has Delivered On Key Promises
The President cited infrastructure, universal health coverage and education as key areas in which his administration had either made progress or fulfilled its campaign commitments.
“Today, I can confidently say our manifesto on infrastructure is on course. Our manifesto on universal health coverage is on course. We have delivered on our manifesto on education. We have delivered on our manifesto on health. We have delivered on our manifesto on infrastructure,” he said.
Ruto argued that his government’s record should be assessed against the commitments it made to Kenyans during the 2022 campaign, expressing confidence that he would defend its performance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“And that is why I can face the people of Kenya confidently and tell them what I agreed with them, we have delivered. And I am ready for next year, the people of Kenya to judge our administration on the basis of the commitment that we made because we said we are going to transform our nation,” he added.
2027 Election Debate Likely To Focus On Delivery
The President’s remarks place his administration’s development record at the centre of the political debate as the country approaches the next General Election.
His claims on infrastructure, healthcare and education are likely to be assessed against the specific commitments made in the manifesto, the projects completed, the services delivered and the challenges that remain.
In infrastructure, voters can examine completed projects against announced plans, construction timelines and the intended benefits to communities.
In healthcare, the government’s progress on universal health coverage can be evaluated through access to services, affordability and patients’ experiences. In education, assessment may focus on the implementation of promised reforms, conditions in schools and the challenges facing learners and teachers.
North Rift Tour Puts Government Projects In Focus
The North Rift development tour gives Ruto an opportunity to highlight ongoing projects and outline his administration’s priorities in the region.
However, beyond political declarations, the debate over his manifesto record will centre on the extent to which campaign promises have translated into measurable outcomes for Kenyans.
As the 2027 election approaches, voters will have an opportunity to compare the government’s commitments with its delivery across key sectors and determine how its performance measures up against the promises made in 2022.
