Kenya will be a first world country in 30 years – Ruto

President William Ruto has said that Kenya will transition from a third-world to a first-world nation within the next three decades.

Speaking on Sunday, Ruto said that Kenya has remained in the developing category for too long, but his administration is determined to change that through faith, unity, and hard work.

“I want to say this in church that by God’s grace we have been in the third world for far too long. We have had our fair share, and it is now time, by God’s grace, the efforts of our hands, the blessings of our plans, and the energy and unity of the people of Kenya, to move this country from a third world to a first world country in the next 30 years,” Ruto said.

The President spoke during the 70th anniversary of the African Inland Church Ziwani held at Starehe Boys in Nairobi County.

He was accompanied by the First Lady, Rachel Ruto, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, PS Raymond Omollo and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, among other elected leaders.

He emphasized that the government has a clear vision and plan to transform the economy and improve livelihoods across the country.

The President said Kenya has the ideas, resources, and human capital required to achieve this ambitious goal.

He added that he is convinced that this dream is achievable.

“We have what it takes, we have the ideas, the plan, the people, and the resources to take this country to a first world by 2055. I am persuaded beyond any reasonable doubt that we are going to move this country to a first world by 2055,” he added.

Ruto noted that he has engaged at least 80 per cent of Members of Parliament, explaining to them why it is important to develop Kenya from a third to a first world.

He went on to say that he has shared the same vision with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and recently Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi and that is what he is working towards.

Ruto said his administration’s focus is on key sectors such as housing, healthcare, education, and agriculture, which he believes will form the foundation for economic growth and sustainable development.

The President urged Kenyans to unite and believe in the country’s potential, saying transformation will be achieved through collective effort and determination.

Ruto has in the past maintained that Kenya’s path to prosperity lies in strengthening local industries, expanding infrastructure, and investing in innovation and technology to drive inclusive growth.

The President expressed confidence that with consistent effort and shared vision, Kenya will achieve developed-nation status by 2055.