Ruto flaunts his PhD and political acumen, but critics warn of know-it-all attitude
President has declared himself the most educated Kenya's CEO and knows what ails the nation. But his critics describe him as controlling leader not willing to take any advice from anyone...
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President William Ruto, a PhD holder, is touted as embodying the best attributes of Kenya's four previous Heads of State, leading to an optimistic outlook for the nation's future under his leadership. While supporters credit him with miraculous achievements in his short tenure, critics caution against a perceived "know-it-all" attitude.
- 7.2 million Kenyans voted for President Ruto.
- President Ruto is credited with the charisma of Jomo Kenyatta, patience of Daniel Moi, intellect of Mwai Kibaki, and ambition of Uhuru Kenyatta.
- He aims to transform Kenya into an "Asian Tiger" like Singapore by the end of his first term.
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