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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJanuary 8, 2026
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Ruto dumps hustlers vibe for Singapore dream in Sh5tr gamble
President William Ruto has abandoned the grassroots economic model that won him power, and replaced it with a high-stakes strategy to attract private capital for megaprojects...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has pivoted from his original "hustler" economic model towards a new strategy focusing on attracting private capital for large-scale projects, as outlined in a recent 2026 budget document. This shift comes as the cost of his initial campaign promises has significantly escalated.
- The new strategy aims to attract private capital for megaprojects, marking a departure from the grassroots economic model that propelled Ruto to power.
- President William Ruto is the central figure in this change of economic strategy.
- The shift in strategy is revealed in a 2026 budget document, indicating the rising cost of Ruto's original pledges.
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