President William Ruto is received at the Jesus Winner Ministry Roysambu on March 2, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has responded to media reports suggesting cunning tactics behind his successes.
Ruto instead attributed his achievements to prayers and God's favour, rejecting claims that his rise was due to trickery.
He said while many had set traps for him everywhere so that he could fail, he has succeeded because of divine intervention.
"Kuna watu walikuwa wametuwekea mitego mingi, kwanza mimi...asipoangukia hapa ataangukia pale. Leo wanasema huyo Ruto ni mjanja," he said.
"Mimi nawaambia mimi sio mjanja, ni neema ya Mungu na ni kwa sababu tunamuamini yeye. Ati kwa sababu nimeruka mtego hii na mtego na ile."
(People are saying I am smart because I have managed to avoid these traps, but it is not about strategy; it is about God's favour upon us.)
Speaking during a church service at Jesus Winner Ministry, Roysambu, Ruto outlined keyachievements,s especially in the agricultural sector which includes an increase in maize, tea, and coffee yields.
"We are trusting God for our nation," Ruto said.
Reflecting on his leadership, Ruto likened it to the biblical story of Abraham, persevering through challenges with faith in God even when things were bad.
"I am telling them it is not what you are saying; it is God's favor upon our nation," he explained.
During his address, Ruto also vowed to support the construction of the church, committing Sh20 million towards it.
This is apart from pledging to lead a fundraiser towards raising Sh1.2 billion for the construction.
The Head of State said together with his friends they will contribute Sh100 million.
The mega sanctuary to be constructed on a two-acre land will consist of an underground parking and a helipad.
Thanking churches for their prayers, President Ruto also mentioned fulfilling his pre-election promise by providing a title deed to the church, addressing the longstanding land issue.
