Ruto won't perform even if handed a second term, opposition says

Opposition leaders have cast doubts on whether President William Ruto will keep promises made on the 2022 campaign trail and during the first term of his rule...

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Opposition leaders in Kenya are urging citizens to reject President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, claiming his administration has failed to deliver on promises made during the 2022 campaign. They argue that a second term would exacerbate existing problems in crucial sectors like health and education, promising a return to Uhuru Kenyatta-era policies if the opposition wins.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i highlighted that Ksh 17 billion allocated for teachers' insurance is allegedly controlled by "two highly placed people."
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi raised concerns about the government's lack of intervention regarding Kenyans being recruited to fight for foreign armies, confirming at least three Kenyan deaths on the frontlines.
The opposition proposes reforms including transitioning teachers and police from the Social Health Authority (SHA) program to a comprehensive medical cover.

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