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Ruto under pressure? Verifying eight claims on Kenya’s economy and its population
In January 2024, Africa Check identified eight claims from major news publishers in Kenya. We vetted them for accuracy.
NTV
We fact-checked Kenyan president William Ruto's fervent defence of his record — did his talking points add up?
During a busy week in December 2023, Ruto made several claims about his 15 months in office. We took a closer look at them.
Kenyan president William Ruto right – nearly 60% of country’s tax revenue goes to repaying debt
Ruto said nearly two-thirds of the taxes collected were being used to pay the country's debts. Are his figures sound?
CITIZEN TV KENYA
Kenya at 60: Fact-checking six claims by president William Ruto, including on election results and jobs
As the president nears a year in office, he has been keen to emphasise the social and economic challenges facing his administration.
YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP
Kenyatta’s debt legacy: Reviewing two claims about Kenya’s borrowing under former president
Did Kenya's debt quadruple under Uhuru Kenyatta, and did his government borrow more than KSh4 trillion in its last term?