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Elements of 'State of the Nation' speech that Ruto ought to have delivered

By The Standard November 21, 2025

Source: The Standard

Elements of 'State of the Nation' speech that Ruto ought to have delivered

“My fellow citizens, I’m not certain if this gives me any pleasure any more to stand before this august House, which I am accused of capturing, or even addressing this nation, when every citizen is chanting: Kasongo, Wantam, Must Go…How do Kenyans think I respond to such chants that convey utter contempt for my person and the institution I represent? Isitoshe, the fake media will be out there conducting what they call fact-checking, insinuating I am a liar.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited 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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How do Kenyans think I respond to such chants that convey utter contempt for my person and the institution I represent? Isitoshe, the fake media will be out there conducting what they call fact-checking, insinuating I am a liar.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited 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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