Sinking Ship? New Report Predicts Why President William Ruto Faces a Political Earthquake

President William Ruto, who once rode a wave of hope and promises to power in 2022, is now battling an unrelenting tide of crises that threaten to shake the very core of his administration.

From budget shortfalls and opposition backlash to internal rebellion and a restless public, the president is stumbling from one storm to the next with no clear respite in sight.

Despite campaigning on a pro hustler platform that gave millions of Kenyans hope, especially youth and small-scale traders, the promises of economic revival and job creation remain largely unmet.

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Each attempt at recovery has been overshadowed by new turmoil with Kenyans now being said to have lost hope in his presidency.

Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ have become a common song in the country with most Kenyans expressing their displeasure with the current administration.

Among the most pressing crises are a collapsing economy, skyrocketing fuel and food prices, corruption scandals, a divided Cabinet, and increasing dissent from within Kenya Kwanza ranks led by key allies like former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

The Daily Nation highlights a string of high-impact issues now haunting Ruto’s leadership among them budget battles that are causing government paralysis.

Also not left behind is the shadow opposition emerging from inside his camp as well as economic disillusionment with the cost of living spiraling that is affecting Kenyans.