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Ruto's Madaraka Day speech sought trust capital, but did the opposite

President William Ruto during Madaraka Day celebrations at Moi Stadium, Embu. [PSCU]

Not unexpectedly, President William Ruto dwelled heavily on controversial proposals around the Finance Bill 2023 on his first Madaraka Day address to an expectant nation.

This implies that he is adequately informed or aware of the growing resistance to his proposals, contrary to some views that he is receiving wrong advice from close allies.

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