Weight of public expectation a test of integrityTuesday, November 14th, 2023 08:11 | By Alberto LenyPresident Willliam Ruto in his office ahead of his State Of The Nation address. Addressing members of the National Assembly and Senate, the nation was keen to hear his stately rendition at this critical political, economic and social period in Kenya’s history. With wananchi recalling promises his political alliance made during heated campaigns and in its manifesto before the 2022 General Election, the government faced a major credibility test as Ruto took to the podium. Did this crucial annual speech pass the credibility test or did it suffer public loss of credibility? Concerns about leadership and integrity, corruption, impunity, arrogance, deception, nepotism in State and public appointments and lack of transparency and accountability are severely eroding public confidence in national governance.

Source: Daily Nation November 14, 2023 05:21 UTC