Speech by His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto, Phd., C.G.H on Madaraka Day June 1, 2025

Abstract

Your Excellency Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me immense joy to be back in the county of endless potential. It has been 62 eventful years since we took this historic step towards full independence, and through hard work, determination and self-belief, we have defied odds, surmounted challenges, triumphed over adversity, and emerged as a modern democratic state whose government and economy are energised by the restless ambition of confident citizens. Our forefathers knew, as we do, that we, the people, are the foundation, pillars, and engine of this nation, and that only we can do the work of building the Kenya we want. More critically, we understand keenly that this country is our home and we have no other. This is why wherever they go all over the world, Kenyans never forget their homeland, and vigorously contribute to nation-building.