The new administration is facing criticism from all quarters on day two in office after end energy subsidies put in place by the Kenyatta Admin to lower fuel and electricity prices. Ruto's allies have appealed for patience saying the subsidies were unsustainable in an ailing economy.
The 5th President of Kenya gave a rousing speech that was both a victory lap and a nod to his supporters, the Hustler Nation. Critics have pointed out the speech did not mention his policy on persons with disability, or provide a clear path for creating jobs for the youth, and expanding infrastructure building. He, however, received high praise for promising to create a Diaspora Cabinet position that would cater for matters affecting Kenyan abroad.
William Samoei Ruto has promised to serve all Kenyans even those who did not vote for him. He committed to creating Diaspora ministry and work with IEBC to expand diaspora voting. In a conciliatory move, he tapped former President Uhuru Kenyatta to continue playing peace mediator role in the region. The speech reiterated most of his campaign pledges including the much anticipated Hustler Fund.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was viewed as the government's mouthpiece during President Daniel Arap Moi's tenure and was seen as a government cheerleader even when the regime engaged in bad acts.
Kenyans and the International community are waiting eagerly for the decision of the Supreme Court of Kenya (SCOK) vis-a-vis the presidential election petition.
Commissioner Justus Nyang'aya accuses IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati of reassigning his ICT role to another staffer without an explanation. He also claims 377 unauthorized people accessed the IEBC server on election day. And that a person named Gudino Omor, gained full access to the IEBC servers since June, and altered documents without following protocols.
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