Ruto blasts politicians inciting youth to violence, calls for national unity

President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to reject divisive politics and leaders who incite the youth to violence, saying such leaders have no meaningful plan for the country.

Speaking on Thursday in Embakasi East, Nairobi, the President criticised a section of politicians whom he accused of perpetuating tribalism, hate, and violence for political gain.

“Hawajui tutafanya nini ili tuzalishe chakula, vijana wapate ajira, na tuwe na matibabu. Lakini wanataka kutumia watoto wa Kenya kuleta vurugu, kuchoma, na kuharibu mali ya wananchi. Hawa viongozi hawana mpango,” said Ruto.

The head of state said tribalism and incitement are outdated tactics that only serve to derail national progress and destabilise the country.

Ruto further announced plans to scale up the Affordable Housing Programme by increasing the number of youth employed under the initiative from 300,000 to 600,000 across the country over the next three months.

The President made the remarks during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Bridge Savannah–Stage 17–Masimba Road, which traverses Embakasi Central and Embakasi East constituencies.

He said the government has rolled out a comprehensive infrastructure plan aimed at transforming Nairobi into a leading global hub.

In the first phase, at least 70 kilometres of roads will be constructed across the city to boost trade, ease traffic congestion, and spur economic growth.

The President also pledged that construction of a new stadium in Jacaranda will begin in September this year.