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While President painted a rosy picture, some elements didn't add up

President William Ruto in Laikipia west during the beginning of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph]

When President William Ruto gave a broadcast interview from State House, Sagana, he painted a picture of a thriving country.

He spoke of expansive infrastructure and flourishing agriculture, while reassuring Kenyans that tea exports to Sudan were ongoing despite reports of a ban.

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