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Ruto Blames Uhuru Administration Tax Policies for Kenya's Current Economic Struggles

  • President Ruto shared statistics comparing tax collection under Kibaki and Uhuru, blaming Uhuru for current economic problems
  • Tax collection as a percentage of GDP was over 20% for 5 years under Kibaki, but dropped under Uhuru
  • Ruto said the tax revenue drop under Uhuru caused current financial issues
  • The post drew mixed reactions from Kenyans, with some noting Ruto was part of Uhuru's administration
  • Ruto's government has repeatedly blamed Uhuru for overvaluing currency, overborrowing, and causing high cost of living
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