As President William Ruto’s administration reaches its mid-term mark on March 12, 2025, a review of the Kenya Kwanza government’s performance highlights notable achievements in economic stability, job creation, social welfare, and infrastructure development.
The government’s emphasis on macroeconomic stability has yielded results. Inflation dropped from 9.2% in September 2022 to 3.5% in February 2025, easing the cost of living. The exchange rate strengthened, with the shilling appreciating from Ksh160.8 per USD in early 2024 to Ksh129.19 in 2025. Reduced fuel costs and increased power generation (from 3,076MW to 3,243MW) have further bolstered economic growth.
Agriculture remains central to Kenya’s economy. The fertilizer subsidy programme, which reduced prices by 67%, resulted in a 39% increase in maize production. Consequently, the price of a 2kg packet of maize flour dropped from Ksh230 in 2022 to Ksh140 in 2025. The dairy sector also saw growth, with milk production rising by 13% and exports surging by 92%.
Kenya’s digital transformation has driven employment, with online workers under the Ajira and Jitume programmes increasing by 323% from 41,382 in 2022 to 182,568 in 2025. Labour migration expanded by 1,279%, while affordable housing projects created over 188,000 jobs, with 130,988 housing units under construction.
Infrastructure development included the completion of the Northern Collector Tunnel, increasing Nairobi’s water supply. Over 6,000km of roads were built, 282 digital hubs established, and 5.8 million new households gained electricity access.
The Inua Jamii programme expanded financial aid for older persons by 66%, while cash transfers for vulnerable groups increased significantly. Healthcare also saw major reforms, with the transition to State Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) boosting membership from 8 million in 2022 to 19.7 million in 2025.
While challenges persist, Kenya Kwanza’s policies, under the leadership of President William Ruto and ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, have strengthened economic resilience, improved social welfare, and created jobs. The second half of the term will determine the administration’s lasting impact on Kenya’s development trajectory.
