See new posts Ruto Highlights Kenya's Economic Gains in Third State of the Nation Address.

 In his address to parliament on Thursday, Ruto touted GDP growth from $115 billion to $136 billion, making Kenya Africa's sixth-largest economy, with inflation down to 4.6% and over 300,000 new businesses registered. He spotlighted farming boosts like 7.1 million registered farmers and record maize production, plus infrastructure wins such as 230,000 affordable homes and expanding rail lines. While supporters praised his vision, critics on X questioned lagging affordability and job access, and fact-checkers disputed some comparisons.