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President William Ruto during the launch of the Affordable Housing Internship Programme at State House, Nairobi, on July 15,2025. [PCS]
President William Ruto has strongly defended his administration's economic track record, citing reduced inflation, a strong shilling, and growing foreign exchange reserves as key indicators that the country is on a recovery path.
Speaking at State House on Tuesday, the Head of State dismissed critics casting doubts on the real state of the economy, asserting that "facts are stubborn" and thus cannot be overshadowed by political narratives.
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