President William Ruto defended the timing of the launch of a national dialogue on the Vision 2060 economic transformation plan, occurring just one year before the 2027 general elections. The dialogue aimed to address economic transformation but faced scrutiny over its political timing. Meanwhile, Kenyan youth continue to face challenges due to unaddressed issues, with the Kenya Kwanza administration under President Ruto being criticized for failing to fulfill campaign promises as International Youth Day was observed. In Nairobi, residents are expressing concern over the prolonged closure of Central Park, which has been shut for renovations for nearly four years, with the continued delay sparking public criticism directed at Governor Johnson Sakaja amid disagreements with the Kenya Defence Forces over the reopening.









