President William Ruto has strongly defended his administration's economic track record, citing reduced inflation, a strong shilling, and growing foreign exchange reserves as key indicators that the country is on a recovery path.
Speaking at State House on Tuesday, the Head of State dismissed critics casting doubts on the real state of the economy, asserting that "facts are stubborn" and thus cannot be overshadowed by political narratives.
He was addressing professionals from the build sector at the launch of the Affordable Housing Internship Programme. "I have had to make difficult decisions to get us here and I have no regret whatsoever," he said, adding, "today I can confidently tell the country that our economy is on sound footing." He urged Kenyans to reject what he termed as "negativity" and rhetoric that paints Kenya as a failed state.
Instead, he called on citizens to appreciate the progress made in various sectors, particularly affordable housing, fiscal consolidation, and economic reforms. "Do you know what a failed state looks like?" he posed "Let nobody lie to you.
