President William Ruto defends his foreign trips and county tours, saying they are crucial to attracting investment and economic transformation.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 — President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips and extensive local tours, saying his packed schedule is driven by a determination to accelerate Kenya’s economic transformation and position the country among the world’s leading economies.

Speaking during a church service at Nkarusha Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kajiado County on Sunday, Ruto dismissed criticism of his travel schedule, insisting that effective leadership requires active engagement both at home and abroad.

The President’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny of his domestic and international engagements, including recent visits to Nordic countries and a series of development tours across Kenyan counties.

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Ruto is also expected to travel to France this week for the G7 Summit, where he said he will represent Africa’s interests and advocate for the continent’s development priorities.

“I know there are people asking why the President has just returned from abroad, then gone to Marsabit, from there to Kakamega, now he is in Kajiado, and they wonder where he will be next,” Ruto said.

“That is the job I chose to do. I sought this position because I believe God had a reason for making me the leader of Kenya at this particular time.”

The President said Kenya must work harder to compete with countries that were once at similar levels of development but have since made significant economic progress.

“There must be a reason God made me President at a time such as this. That is why I go the extra mile. I do my very best to ensure Kenya becomes a country we can all be proud of,” he said.

“My diary is full for the next six months because transforming this country requires hard work.”

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya