While President painted a rosy picture, some elements didn't add up

‎President William Ruto in Laikipia west during the beginning of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph]

When President William Ruto gave a broadcast interview from State House, Sagana, he painted a picture of a thriving country.

He spoke of expansive infrastructure and flourishing agriculture, while reassuring Kenyans that tea exports to Sudan were ongoing despite reports of a ban.

But were these claims backed by hard facts, or was this another round of political optimism?