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'Economy is on sound footing', Ruto says as he dismisses critics

By The Standard January 21, 2026

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'Economy is on sound footing', Ruto says as he dismisses critics

President William Ruto has strongly defended his administration’s economic track record, citing reduced inflation, a strong shilling, and growing foreign exchange reserves as key indicators that the country is on a recovery path.Speaking at State House on Tuesday, the Head of State dismissed critics casting doubts on the real state of the economy, asserting that "facts are stubborn" and thus cannot be overshadowed by political narratives.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Speaking at State House on Tuesday, the Head of State dismissed critics casting doubts on the real state of the economy, asserting that "facts are stubborn" and thus cannot be overshadowed by political narratives.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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