Ruto to Kenyans: Let’s stop believing in propaganda

President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to stop believing in propaganda, which he says is hurting the country.

Speaking during the Passing out Parade of the Kenya Forest Service Inspector Cadets and Forester Trainees at NYS Gilgil, Nakuru County on Monday, Ruto said it is time Kenyans started believing in the great country God a blessed them with.

He noted that over the last two years, Kenya has undergone a great transformation that has earned the country great respect.

The President singled out the KFS, which he said has reduced illegal logging by about 90 per cent in just two years.

Ruto said the service has also been able to raise its own revenue for operations to the tune of over Sh4.7 billion.

“All of us as people of Kenya, it is time that we believe in this great country God has given us. It is time we stopped the negativity and believing in fake news and propaganda that is hurting our nation because looking at the KFS in the last two years, the transformation is phenomenal," he said.

“Reducing illegal logging and forest criminal activity by 90 per cent is something we should be proud of. The fact that KFS can now raise its own resources because of the transformation and reforms undertaken is something we should celebrate.” 

The Head of State noted that these changes are not only in the Kenya Forestry Services but are also being implemented in all other services in the country, including the National Youth Service (NYS), among others.

“That is not only happening in the KFS, it is happening in the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in the National Youth Service and all other services. These are the positive elements that make Kenya stand out and that is why we have earned respect globally,” Ruto said.

The President urged the new KFS officers to also believe in what they do and their country.

He further told the new KFS officers that they now have a chance to make Kenya the world’s environmental headquarters by serving responsibly.

“You have the opportunity to change course for Kenya Forests Service and make Kenya truly the environmental headquarters of the world in serving in a dedicated manner in the responsibility bestowed on you today,” Ruto said.

“As you join. Believe in yourself and believe in your country.”