The six-month promise broken: How Ruto's deadlines have failed to match delivery

A review of President Ruto’s major pledges reveals a recurring gap between ambitious six-month promises and actual delivery.

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President William Ruto hosts the 95th St John Ambulance annual parade and inspection at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

When William Ruto took the oath of office on September 13, 2022, he inherited a nation grappling with soaring cost of living, a devastating drought and a weary citizenry. On the campaign trail, he had positioned himself as the solution, a decisive leader who would not keep Kenyans waiting.

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The six-month promise broken: How Ruto's deadlines have failed to match delivery

The six-month promise broken: How Ruto's deadlines have failed to match delivery

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