Why I Think Ruto Deserves a Second Term

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Adapted from a Facebook reflection by Maina P Kiromo.

I know most people on my timeline will disagree. Judging by personal interactions I think this is probably not the right forum but I will carry on because my people too must be told the truth.

From the onset, let me say President William Ruto has outdone himself. He has performed beyond expectation. Even Kibaki did not do as much in his first term as President. Tangible results like Affordable Houses and SHA ( which I have witnessed paying hospital bills of significant amount) are testament to his determination to do the right thing.

So the reason I am posting this is to state my frustration with the growing opposition to his leadership. I believe it is all driven by HATE.

Although the economy is not doing very well, President Ruto has stabilised it. It would have been worse.

If we gave Kibaki a second term, after achieving literally "nothing" in his first term, why not give Ruto his 2nd term?

Everything that we praise Kibaki for was achieved in his second term. What if he had a chance to do just half of what Ruto has done in his first term? Wouldn't Kibaki's 10 year term have been enough to propel us into a developed country? What if this is our second chance to have a leader who can do what should have been done then?

Let's not be blinded by hate and look at where we want to go as a country. We can rise above myopic tribal alignments and decide to put the future of our country first.

We want to live in a country that is industrialised and able to generate jobs for its young people. We want to live in a country where decent housing is a right and quality health care is available for all.

It doesn't matter who gets us there. It doesn't matter where that person comes from. If he or she is taking steps in the right direction let's give him a chance. Ruto is undoubtedly taking the right steps despite his shortcomings

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