Kenyans’ expectations ahead of Ruto’s speech

As President William Ruto prepares to address Parliament, Kenyans are sharing their thoughts on his performance and the pressing issues they hope he will address in his speech.

Opinions vary widely as people reflect on the various challenges and what the Ruto government has achieved so far.

As Ruto heads to Parliament, many Kenyans want him to lay out actionable plans to create jobs, lower the cost of living and improve healthcare.

Some Kenyans have praised Ruto’s efforts to reduce fuel costs, an initiative seen as a step towards easing the burden of living costs.

“I appreciate the recent drop in fuel prices. This has had a slight impact on my daily spending, but we need consistency to see real change.” Kamau, a taxi driver from Nairobi, said.

Sam, the florist, said the president shouldn’t go address parliament.

“The presidents go talk about what they did, what did the president do? llike the Social Health Authority (SHA), which he represented, what did it do to the people in the hospital?” Sam posed.

Sam concluded by saying that the current government has failed to deliver on its promises, so there is no need for the President to address the nation.

He was skeptical that what the president would say in his speech would be anything new.

Kariuki, another observer, said the president’s message should include high taxes and a university funding model that forces so many young people to drop out of university.

“You see how these universities are becoming expensive, I don’t I even know where I’ll start,” he said.

He continued to say that his student was graduating high school, and he doesn’t know what he’ll do if the same university funding model continues.

“He just has to listen to people, he’s out of touch with reality right now. He should talk about how things are on the ground.” – Kariuki said.

“He should not work too hard on his political image because once he starts doing his job well, good name and accolades will automatically come to him.”

Brenda, a university graduate, condemned the high level of youth unemployment, saying that manyGraduates are wandering the streets without work.

“Ruto promised to create opportunities for the youth, but we are still waiting,” she said.

Other Kenyans have expressed frustration with health services.

“Hospitals are understaffed and medicines are expensive. We need affordable healthcare now, not in the future.“,” Grace’s mother lamented.

Njoroge said he is concerned about the high cost of living, saying the cost of basic goods remains the same despite government claims to reduce them.

“Even with the reduction in fuel prices, food prices are still unaffordable. What is the president doing to stabilize food prices?” Njoroge posed.

President Ruto’s speech will undoubtedly set the tone for his next steps, and Kenyans will be watching closely to see whether his words translate into actions.