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President Ruto Faces Leadership Criticism; Appointee Defends Protest Victim Compensation Committee - September 2025
There are growing concerns about President William Ruto's leadership style, with critics suggesting a "know-it-all" attitude despite his PhD. President Ruto is described as embodying the traits of all four previous Kenyan Heads of State and believes his administration will perform "miracles" by the end of his first term. Separately, Prof. Makau Mutua, chairperson of the committee of experts on protest victims' compensation, defended the committee's constitutional appointment by President Ruto. Prof. Mutua clarified that the committee's sole mandate is to facilitate compensation for protest victims dating back to 2017.