By Habil Onyango
Former Rangwe Member of Parliament Martin Ogindo has assured Kenyans that the journey for the country to transition from a third-world status to first-world status is achievable, as promised by President William Ruto.
Ogindo emphasized that this transformation requires time and stability for the President to guide the country along the “Singapore path.”
According to Ogindo, who serves as the Chairman of the Kenya Fish Market Authority, effective leadership with a transformative vision and stamina is crucial.
“The journey to Singapore is real, and for the people to advance, they need courageous and decisive leadership with a transformative vision,” he stated.
“We believe that the President needs two terms to enable us to progress in terms of development.” He said.
Ogindo expressed confidence in President Ruto’s past accomplishments, saying, “We want to judge President Ruto based on what he has done in recent years, and I am aware of his current initiatives.” He spoke in Machakos while meeting with youth representatives from various universities.
“I come from Homa Bay County, and I recognize what the President has done and is still doing in the county and even here in Machakos,” he told the youths.
“The President has launched the Affordable Housing Program here in Machakos, and the construction of Thwake Dam is ongoing, addressing the main challenge of water scarcity in the region to benefit locals.”
Ogindo highlighted ongoing road construction projects throughout the country and noted that the President is making these developments a priority, particularly in marginalized areas.
Furthermore, Ogindo commented that President Ruto has been proactive in engaging the youth and creating job opportunities for them.
“I understand that the biggest challenge for youths across the country is unemployment after they finish their education,” he stated.
“This is a fundamental issue that we need to address, and the President is aware of this challenge.
“He has made every effort to connect with the younger generation to understand their perspectives, which he can then incorporate into his programs aimed at transforming the employment sector,” said the former legislator.
“That is why his emphasis has always been on creating educational and training institutions that can equip our people with the necessary skills,” he added.
The Chairman also noted that President Ruto has adopted a different leadership approach, connecting with people across all 47 counties.
During this year’s Tobong’u Lore celebrations, the President stated that the country would be halfway to reaching the ‘Singapore level’ by next year, countering those who have labeled his plans as unrealistic.
Last year, during his State of the Nation Address, the President outlined an ambitious Ksh. 5 trillion project, announcing that the four pillars supporting his economic empowerment plan would take ten years to realize.
“To scale up our transport and logistics program, the Ministry of Roads and Transport has already mapped out a comprehensive network of 2,500 highways for dueling and 28,000 km of roads to be tarmacked in the next ten years,” the President said on November 20, 2025.
“We want to elevate this country from third-world to first-world status in the next 30 years, by 2055,” he stated on October 12, 2025. The President has also revised the key pillars of his plan from four to three during his address to the nation on the 62nd Jamhuri Day.
