Posted 2/3/2024, 6:03:32 AM
Ruto Faces Familiar Economic and Political Headwinds as New Kenyan President
- President Ruto facing similar economic troubles as predecessor Uhuru, including high debt burden and pushback against tax increases
- Ruto criticized some of same policies when proposed by Uhuru that he is now implementing
- Ruto accused of capitulating to demands of IMF and international lenders
- Ruto facing court battles over controversial policies, just as Uhuru did over BBI
- Ruto contending with internal power struggles within ruling coalition