The Kenyan government has responded to a scathing editorial by The Economist, which criticised President William Ruto over his policies and what it described as an increasingly authoritarian style of governance.
The article, titled William Ruto is taking Kenya to a dangerous place, accused Ruto of reneging on his election promises to uplift the lives of ordinary Kenyans, instead choosing to respond to public protests with brutality and censorship.
Published on July 3, the editorial referenced the June 25 protests, which led to the loss of lives, the temporary closure of global companies operating in Kenya, and highlighted corruption as key markers of Ruto's troubled presidency.
As a result, the publication argued that President Ruto should not seek re-election in the 2027 General Election, warning that another term could steer the country further down a dangerous path.
