With PhD and political acumen, critics warn of Ruto's 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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There are growing concerns about President William Ruto's leadership style, with critics suggesting a "know-it-all" attitude despite his impressive credentials. Having attained a PhD, President Ruto is described as embodying the traits of all four previous Kenyan Heads of State, believing his administration will perform "miracles" by the end of his first term.
- 7.2 million Kenyans voted for President Ruto, who is the first PhD holder to become Kenya's President.
- The article mentions Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel Moi, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta as predecessors whose traits are seen in President Ruto.
- President Ruto reportedly believes that by the end of his first term, Kenya will be "unrecognisable" and potentially achieve the status of an "Asian Tiger" like Singapore.
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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.
