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July 31, 2026
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Ruto unveils new development vision as 'hustlers' struggle with living costs

Ruto acknowledged that Vision 2030's ambition of making Kenya an upper-middle-income country by 2030 remains "off target"...
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President William Ruto has unveiled a new national development vision to succeed Vision 2030, while facing widespread public discontent over the rising cost of living and unfulfilled campaign promises.
- 64% of Kenyans believe their economic situation is worse than when Ruto took office, according to a June TIFA survey.
- The President is urging a national conversation about the country's future, aiming for Kenya to become a "prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation within one generation."
- Despite ambitious rhetoric and claims of macroeconomic stability, many citizens, especially "hustlers" promised support, are struggling with soaring prices for basic goods and new taxes.
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