According to a report in today’s Taifa Leo, President William Ruto’s economic record is coming under increased scrutiny.
The Swahili-language newspaper notes that Kenya’s GDP growth during Ruto’s first three years in office has averaged 4.6 percent, trailing the early-term performance of his predecessors.
Under Uhuru Kenyatta, the economy expanded by 5.7 percent in 2016, while Mwai Kibaki recorded 5.8 percent growth in 2005.
However, the report does note some positive developments, particularly in the informal sector.
Job creation in areas like construction has seen improvement, offering income opportunities for many Kenyans even as broader economic expansion lags.
Analysts suggest the slower growth raises questions about the country’s economic direction, pointing to possible factors such as high public debt, global headwinds, or domestic policy challenges.
Since GDP growth is closely tied to investment and employment, the gap with past administrations could become a focal point of political debate.
With public expectations high, President Ruto’s government now faces growing pressure to quicken the pace of economic recovery in the coming years.
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