A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents

President William Ruto addressing residents at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua county on April 03, 2025 during his Mt Kenya Region Tour. [Kipsang Joszeph, Standard]

Many people have wondered why President William Ruto appears to be out of touch with reality. A bigger percentage of what he enumerates as his government's achievements are abstract. The reason is that his advisors feed him misinformation and shield him from the truth.

The Social Health Authority, for instance, is comatose, but leaders close to the President swear it is the best thing that has ever happened in Kenya. However, their propensity to leave Kenya for treatment in India, South Africa or maternity services in developed countries with advanced, dependable healthcare systems is where the rubber meets the road.