MPs chant 'two term' as Ruto cherry-picks data hiding pain of a troubled nation

President William Ruto did not disappoint yesterday when he delivered his third State of the Nation Address—liberally laced with polished statistics, selective truths and yet another wave of grand promises.In the 90-minute speech that opposition leaders dismissed as self-congratulatory, the President flaunted an upbeat report card while skirting the troubled areas that matter most to Kenyans.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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In the 90-minute speech that opposition leaders dismissed as self-congratulatory, the President flaunted an upbeat report card while skirting the troubled areas that matter most to Kenyans.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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