April 18, 2026
'Never Despise Your Motherland' - Ruto Tells Kenya's Young People

‘Never Despise Your Motherland’ – Ruto Tells Kenya’s Young People

President William Ruto has urged Kenyan youngsters to recognize that they should never look down on their country.

Ruto, speaking at Manyani during the passing-out ceremony of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Rangers, stated that Kenya is their home, and they must defend it together.

He went on to emphasize that they must always put patriotism first.

The President stated that it is up to the youth to defend the country by not allowing a few individuals to damage its reputation.

“We must, as the people of Kenya know first and foremost that as patriotic Kenyans we must stand up for Kenya. We must defend our country. We must never allow negative elements to scorn our country, demean our country and spread negative messages about our country.

“Kenya is our home and we must defend this country together and I’m asking the young people of our nation to understand that you can never despise your motherland. We must always stand up for Kenya,” Ruto said.

He stated that he is delighted to have young people who are willing to stand up and defend the country no matter what.

He urged parents of the new Rangers to accord them all the support they need to succeed in their new roles.

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Ruto reiterated that have his administration’s full support as they embark on the journey of protecting the country and its heritage.

“I am very proud that we have patriotic citizens, men and women trained, ready and full of energy to patriotically defend our country and heritage in our national parks.

“You have my support and that of the government of Kenya to make sure you deliver on your mandate and we will make every resource, equipment and capability available to you so that you can discharge your responsibility and work for the country we all love, our nation Kenya,” the President said.

‘Never Despise Your Motherland’ – Ruto Tells Kenya’s Young People

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