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Ruto defends his record, but Kenyans still feel pain of high living costs

Quinter Moraa a fruits trader in Keroka town displays her fruits at Keroka town. (Sammy Omingo, Standard)

President William Ruto yesterday put on a brave face as he painted a lofty picture of the state of Kenya’s economy three years after he took office, amid the persisting high cost of living and unemployment.  

In his State of the Nation Address to a joint session of Parliament, Ruto said he has transformed his 2022 vision into reality, telling MPs and Kenyans he now has a story to tell. 

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