Kenyans dismiss President Ruto's national address as 'hollow'
The President focused largely on his scorecard and his vision of transforming Kenya from a developing to a developed country, rather than addressing challenges facing Kenyans...
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Kenyans and political commentators have described President William Ruto's recent national address as "hollow" and underwhelming, criticizing its focus.
- The address primarily highlighted the President's achievements and vision for transforming Kenya into a developed nation, rather than tackling pressing national issues.
- Key figures dissatisfied include various Kenyans and political commentators.
- Notable omissions from the address, which many expected to be addressed, include the high cost of living and political violence.
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