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Ruto at three: From fiery pledges to blunders and lost confidence

When President William Ruto inspected a government project during his tour of Garissa County in February 2025. [File, Standard]

Looking back at the last three years, President William Ruto perhaps wishes that things had not changed as radically as they have for him.

Dr Ruto has picked up heavy loads since he upset the political establishment on August 9, 2022, which now weigh his presidency down.

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