The President focused largely on his scorecard and his vision of transforming Kenya from a developing to a developed country, rather than addressing challenges facing Kenyans.
President William Ruto did not address political violence, goonism and the high cost of living. [File, Standard]
Kenyans and political commentators have dismissed President William Ruto's special national address as "hollow" and underwhelming.
The President focused largely on his scorecard and his vision of transforming Kenya from a developing to a developed country, rather than addressing the issues many Kenyans had expected him to confront.
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