William Ruto, Kenya’s president, is facing intense public scrutiny and criticism since taking office, with some demanding his resignation. Ruto questions why his predecessors, including former dictator Daniel arap Moi, did not face similar backlash. Protests against his administration have been ongoing for over a year, with calls for Ruto to step down and allegations of police brutality. Despite Ruto’s attempts to blame ethnic politics and divisions for the unrest, analysts argue that the opposition is driven by diverse communities and is a response to the high cost of living, aggressive taxation, corruption, and past disappointments. Ruto’s communication style and broken promises are also contributing factors to the growing resentment.
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