President Ruto hosts Maa elders at State House, advocates for equal opportunities

Kenya is reaping the benefits of the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda through innovative programmes and policies that the government has been implementing since 2022, President William Ruto has said.

The President explained that the country's economy has stabilised and cited the decline of inflation from 9.6 per cent in 2022 to 3.5 per cent now and increased production of maize, tea and sugarcane, and better prices of coffee and milk.

He made the remarks today at State House in Nairobi, when he met Maa community elders and leaders from 10 counties.

Governors Joseph ole Lenku of Kajiado, Patrick ole Ntutu (Narok) and Jonathan Lelelit (Samburu), and 25 MPs were present.

The President pointed out that the policies his administration has undertaken have led to the improvement of the economy.

"I can proudly say the people of Kenya, through the decisions we have made collectively, are reaping the fruits because the economy is now stable, " he pointed out.

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He urged the elders to ensure that parents take their children to school without discrimination over gender.

"Education is critical and the Maa community should not be left behind. You should take all children to school, boys and girls, without discrimination," President Ruto said.

He also asked leaders to discourage divisive politics and embrace unity for the sake of peace and cohesion.

"As Kenyans, we should unite and discourage politics based on tribalism if we have to address challenges facing our people collectively, " said President Ruto.

Governor Lenku assured the President of the support of the Maa community in implementing the government's agenda.

On his part, Senator Ledama ole Kina said the Maa community would rally behind the leadership of President Ruto for the prosperity of the country.

"I have come here specifically to assure President Ruto of my total support in implementing his agenda for this country," he said.