[PHOTOS] Ruto joins other leaders for prayers to usher in New Year

In Summary

The President used to opportunity to call on the civil servants to serve all Kenyans equally irrespective of their political affiliations.
He said the removal of subsidies on basic commodities saves the country over Sh25 billion monthly.

01 January 2023 - 15:35

President William Ruto joins other leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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President William Ruto on Sunday joined other Kenyans for a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa.

The President used to opportunity to call on the civil servants to serve all Kenyans equally irrespective of their political affiliations.

President William Ruto joins other leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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He said he will work together with all leaders, elected at all levels, to advance the development agenda of the country.

Present during the service were First Lady Rachel Ruto, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, governors Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir (Mombasa), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi), Issa Timamy (Lamu), Salim Mvurya (CS for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs) a host of MPs and other leaders.

President William Ruto joins other leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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Ruto said the government is committed to reviving the economy and will not shy away from making tough decisions that will enable sustainable economic growth.

Various leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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He said the removal of subsidies on basic commodities saves the country over Sh25 billion monthly.

The President added that the government was also implementing a debt management plan to lessen the country's loan burden.

Various leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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First lady Rachel Ruto speaks in Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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Various leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto joins other leaders during a prayer service to usher in the New Year at State House, Mombasa on January 1, 2023.
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