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Government Spokesperson,Isaac Mwaura
Kenya’s economy now leads East Africa with a GDP of Ksh 17.18 trillion ($131.67 billion), surpassing Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Isaac Mwaura, the government spoke person said the country is ranked 14th in Africa in terms of GDP per capita that stands at Ksh 320,840 ($2,468).
“This isn’t just a number—it’s a story of resilience marked by tough, unpopular decisions and gritty reforms like restructuring debt, streamlining public spending and fostering private-sector growth—were like bitter medicine, but they’ve healed the economy’s wounds,” he said.
He noted that Ruto’s vision was clear: short-term sacrifice for long-term prosperity.
The currency, once wobbling under pressure, now stands firm, a symbol of stability that has drawn investors and sparked hope, he said.
Gains from President Ruto’s trip to China
Mwaura said that President Ruto’s recent trip to China has opened exciting doors for Kenya, bringing new opportunities for jobs, better roads, and a stronger economy.
Through smart partnerships with Chinese companies, the government said that the country is set to grow in ways that will touch the lives of everyday Kenyans – from farmers to young job seekers.
Mwaura explains that more Jobs will be created through the seven major deals signed with China worth KSh 113 billion (US$823 million) to boost Kenya’s manufacturing sector.
“These projects will create 30,000 new jobs, especially for young Kenyans looking for work in hotel, textile, steel, poultry, transport and manufacturing sectors of our economy,” Mwaura said adding that,
“For example, the Shandong Jialejia poultry and feed plant in Kajiado will have over 500,000 hens at a go, creating 500 jobs, at an investment cost of Ksh 3.9 billion.”
He further said that the Zanken Group will invest Ksh 52 Billion in the growing of Aloe Vera, grapes and apples in Baringo County.
Another company that will set base in the Murang’a Special Economic Zones 50 acre piece of land will lead to the local production of smart traffic components, he noted.
The China WU YI company will invest Ksh 19.5 Billion in the Kikambala Special Economic Zone in the fields of manufacturing, processing and warehousing thus creating unto 5,000 jobs.
He said Rongtai Steel Company is set to invest Ksh 13 Billion in Lukenya, Machakos County, employing over 3,000 Kenyans.
He highlighted that better roads for Rural communities are set in a deal of KSh 34 Billion where the money will build 15 new CDB funded rural roads across Kenya,dualling of Rironi-Mau Summit Highway, Northern Bypass Dualling, Kiambu Road Dualling to Northern Bypass, Nithi Bridge, and Eldoret Eastern Bypass.
Among other projects to be funded are dualling Eldoret City Cheplasgei – Maili Tesa, and Mosoriot – Moiben Junction-chepkoilel University (Kuinet) Moiben Junction -Marura Centre.
He said these roads will connect villages to markets, making it easier for farmers to sell their crops and for small businesses to grow.
“Picture a farmer in a remote village who can now get their maize or avocados to the market faster, earning more for their family. These roads will also create construction jobs, putting money into local communities expanding the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Phase 2B and 2C,” he said.
The SGR, which already connects Mombasa to Nairobi, is getting a boost with plans to extend it to Uganda.
This will make it cheaper and faster to move goods across East Africa, helping Kenyan traders compete in bigger markets, he said.
Further, he said small business owners will benefit from lower transport costs and more profits to reinvest in their shops or farms.
“The extension will also create jobs for engineers, drivers, and support staff,” he mentioned.
Technology and Skills for the Future
Mwaura said that the agreements include partnerships in technology, e-commerce and vocational training.
Chinese tech firms are setting up shops in Kenya, creating jobs for our youth in areas like phone assembly and online businesses, he noted.
“Training programs will teach thousands of Kenyans new skills, helping them start their own companies or land better jobs. Imagine a young person in Kisumu learning to build smartphones or run an online store – that’s the future we’re building,” he said.
In this pivotal moment for Kenya’s Economic Ascent, the CS National Treasury has represented the President in high level spring meetings at the World Bank Head quarters in Washington D.C.
The spotlight of these meetings is on Kenya’s Economic Growth, fiscal reforms and partnerships to unlock opportunities for Kenyans, he explains.
In a Major win for the country, he said that CS Mbadi has signed a Euro 60 million Financing agreement with OPEC Fund paving way for new investments under the Economic Transformation and Green Recovery Support Programme (ETGRSP).
He said this funding will Support flagship initiatives under Vision 2030 and THE BETA PLAN like: Kenyatta National Hospital Burns & Paediatrics Centre, Rural electrification in five regions, Revitalization of the Bura Irrigation Scheme, Expansion of Kenya’s electricity infrastructure, and Development of Urban Roads Phase 1 Project in Wajir.
“These deals Matter because they are part of President Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic transformation Agenda, which focuses on creating opportunities for ordinary Kenyans,” he said.
He said the government is also ensuring these projects are fair and transparent, with strong rules to Protect Kenyan workers and businesses.
Unlike the past, when big projects sometimes led to debt worries, these new deals focus on private investments that won’t burden our country, he said.
Further, in a powerful stride toward strengthening devolution, the National Government has unleashed a staggering KSh,15.1 billion to the counties, breathing new life into grassroots development.
He noted that this bold financial injection is a clear indication of President William Ruto’s unwavering commitment to empowering local governance, ensuring that every corner of the nation reaps the rewards of Kenya’s economic surge.
“The funds, a lifeline for counties, are set to fuel transformative projects, enhance service delivery and spark economic vitality at the local Level,” he said.
“Digitizing Government Services through E-citizen as a measure of raising revenue is working.”
Non-tax revenue soared to Sh122.31 billion for the nine months ending March 2025, a 135.15%Increase from Sh52.01 billion the previous year.
He says that this was driven by President William Ruto’s directive for parastatal chiefs to surrender idle cash and the digitization of state services.
The surge reflects collections from licenses, permits, land revenue, fines, royalties, and services like issuing birth Certificates, passports, and work permits, alongside surplus funds from Semi-Autonomous government Agencies (SAGAs) and dividends on government investments.
