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President William Ruto. [File, Stamdard]
One of the most revealing political documentaries in recent months has been KTN’s examination of President William Ruto’s many public promises. Beyond the obvious questions of delivery and accountability, the documentary raises a deeper question about leadership itself: what happens when a leader becomes trapped by his own promises?
Politicians make promises. That is the nature of democratic politics. Citizens demand solutions, candidates offer visions, and voters make choices. What is unusual is the volume, frequency, and specificity of promises President Ruto has made.
Many were not made under pressure. They were not extracted by hostile journalists, demanded by protests, or forced by opposition politicians. They were volunteered.
