Here are strategies we're using to lower cost of living – Ruto

President William Ruto has said the government has employed a comprehensive strategy to reduce the cost of living.

The President said the government is supporting farmers to increase food production, a move he noted is reducing the cost of food.

"Last year at a time like this things were different, the price of unga was Sh240 today it is Sh140," he said.

Ruto spoke on Saturday during thanksgiving mass held at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho High School in Kisii County.

He said the government is also expanding opportunities for the people to ensure they have decent earnings to fend for themselves.

The President added that government expenditure will be reduced and public resources utilised prudently to give Kenyans value for their money.

He said the government is addressing financial burdens on citizens in areas such as healthcare by implementing Universal Health Coverage.

"When I was looking for this job I had a plan. I am going to work hard until this country is transformed," he said.

Ruto said no part of the country will be left behind in terms of development on account of political differences.

The Head of State said the government has allocated more funds to the education sector to level the playing field for Kenyans.

"Education is the greatest equaliser," he said.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who accompanied the President expressed confidence in his leadership to steer the country's economic transformation.

"Our government is in good hands. We are working tirelessly to transform the country," he said.

Leaders from Kisii vowed to work with the government to transform the lives of the people

Kisii Governor Simba Arati affirmed his commitment to championing government's development agenda to improve the well-being of the people.

"After five years we will face the same people, therefore let's work for them," he added.

Leaders present at the Mass ceremony included Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, Governor Amos Nyaribo (Nyamira), MPs Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), Antoney Kibagendi (Kitutu Chache South), Alpha Miruka (Bomachage Chache) Japheth Nyakundi (Kitutu Chache North), and Richard Onyonka (Kisii County).

Others were Innocent Obiri (Bobasi), Charles Onchoke (Bonchari) Zaheer Jhanda (Nyaribari Chache), Easter Okenyuri (nominated), Bernard Shinali (Ikholomani), Samuel Parashina (Kajiado South), Gakuya (Embakasi North), Marwa Kitayama (Kuria East), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), and former governors James Ongwae and Okoth Obado.