On
September 9, during his South Rift development tour in Bomet and Kericho, Ruto
boasted of fulfilling every 2022 pledge, from infrastructure like new roads to
agricultural boosts making Kenya Africa's top milk producer, plus stabilized
economy with lower inflation and a stronger shilling.
Critics quickly countered with fact-checks on
unmet goals like affordable maize flour at KSh100, cooking gas at KSh300–500,
free calls, last-mile internet, ending abductions, and a 50% women cabinet,
while noting rising debt. Supporters celebrated visible projects and dismissed
detractors, as reactions split between confetti-filled events and urban unrest
ahead of 2027 elections.
