No respite despite State promises as Kenyans worse off than a year ago

As President William Ruto prepares to deliver his third State of the Nation Address before a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday afternoon, his administration is under intense pressure to ease the financial burden on households.

This follows his 2022 pledges, which he renewed last year, to lower the cost of living, grow the economy, and create employment opportunities for the youth and the wider population.