Ruto's China-Singapore model sets Kenya on path to first world status

President William Ruto launches construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit Road in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on November 28, 2025.[PCS]

During the French Revolution of 1789, Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès famously wrote about the third estate, the vast majority of society that was ignored and exploited despite carrying the greatest burden of economic and social life. This historical imagery later inspired French demographer Alfred Sauvy, who in 1952 coined the term 'Third World', drawing directly from Sieyès by likening poor and marginalised countries to the third estate of revolutionary FranceGet Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited 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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