Fact-checked: Five claims from Kenyan president’s 2023 state of the nation address
We looked at some claims from William Ruto's second national address to a joint session of parliament.
We looked at some claims from William Ruto's second national address to a joint session of parliament.
As his government enters its second year, president William Ruto is keen to show progress. This was evident in his recent speech.
The president’s claim about how much is spent on imports is not supported by the latest data.
Ruto said nearly two-thirds of the taxes collected were being used to pay the country's debts. Are his figures sound?
Ruto hosted the continent’s inaugural climate change summit, aimed at forging a common position. We examined some of the claims he made.
Kenya’s public finances have been in the spotlight this year, as the new government struggles to balance the books.
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