President Ruto’s legacy three years in office, read on

As President William Ruto approaches the three-year mark in office, a review of his administration’s accomplishments reveals significant strides across various sectors. Key milestones include:

• The introduction of low-cost fertilizer, which has alleviated pressures on farmers.
• Enhanced financial autonomy for the police, fostering institutional independence.
• The construction and upgrading of multiple stadia.
• Progress toward economic stability, alongside initiatives aimed at reducing the cost of living.
• The rollout of affordable housing across counties.
• Universal healthcare coverage extended to over 23 million Kenyans under the Social Health Assessment (SHA).
• Improved crop pricing and faster payments for farmers.
• A marked reduction in drought-related hunger, boosting food security.
• Record recruitment of teachers to strengthen the education sector.
• The launch of the Hustler Fund, offering low-interest credit to common citizens.
• Upgrades to the road network and increased electricity access to homes.
• Stabilization of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) transition.
• A shift towards greater national cohesion and reduced divisive politics.

While challenges remain, these achievements underscore the government’s commitment to positive change. Continuous monitoring of this scorecard will be essential in evaluating the ongoing journey of the administration.