ANALYSIS: Kenyan President William Ruto – from hustler to dealmaker?

Nearly three years into his presidency, Kenyan President William Ruto faces mounting headwinds that threaten to derail his administration. The country is grappling with economic, political and social pressures.

Discontent, first sparked by protests against the Finance Bill of 2024, has resurfaced amid widespread distrust and anger over new social health insurance policies. Meanwhile, the impeachment of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has reshaped political dynamics within…