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President William Ruto during a Sunday service at the African Gospel Church, Karen on April 19, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
President William Ruto has defended the cost of fuel in Kenya, attributing the relatively higher prices to the country's economic standing and heavy investment in infrastructure, even as he assured hospitals of timely payments under the Social Health Authority (SHA)
Speaking during a Sunday service at the African Gospel Church, the President said comparisons between Kenya and its regional neighbours often ignore key economic differences.
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