Similarities between Ruto leadership, former President Moi

President William Ruto during his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi. [File, Standard]

Having celebrated his Third Mashujaa Day as the 5th President of Kenya, it is pertinent to examine President William Ruto's leadership style in comparison to that of the late former President Daniel arap Moi.

The current economic landscape under President Ruto, marked by rising costs of consumable goods and a dwindling economy, bears some resemblance to the economic situation during Moi's third term in office (1996-1998). During Moi's tenure, structural adjustment programmes were implemented to stabilise the economy, which was experiencing a sharp decline. Similarly, Dr Ruto's administration is facing significant economic challenges, necessitating careful policy decisions to mitigate the impact on the populace.