A majority of Kenyans believe President William Ruto’s administration has failed in key areas of governance, according to a new survey by TIFA Research, which reveals widespread dissatisfaction despite some noted achievements.
The report, released on 28 May, shows public sentiment leaning heavily toward the government’s shortcomings, particularly in the economy, leadership, and healthcare.
The top failure cited by respondents was the government’s inability to reduce the cost of living, with 18% expressing concern over high prices that continue to squeeze household budgets.
Leadership came next, with 11% dissatisfied with how the country is being run. Failures in health services (8%), human rights violations (7%), corruption (7%), poor infrastructure (7%), and lack of job creation (7%) also featured prominently in the findings.
Kenyans on Ruto’s Achievements
Despite the critical tone of the report, Kenyans did acknowledge some successes.
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Infrastructure development ranked as the most visible achievement, cited by 14% of respondents.
Other areas showing modest approval included a 5% improvement in the cost of living, progress in agriculture (4%), and better health services (3%).
Still, the balance tilts heavily toward discontent. For every area of perceived achievement, an almost equal or higher percentage noted a failure.
For example, while 3% credited improvements in health, nearly triple that number (8%) flagged it as a major area of concern.
TIFA’s Report
The report showed a complex picture of an administration facing mounting pressure to deliver on campaign promises.
President Ruto, who took office in 2022, has prioritised economic revival, but frustrations over the rising cost of living and governance concerns are threatening to overshadow progress.
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Additionally, Kenyans gave reasons for why the country is heading in the wrong direction, with 45% saying it’s due to a rise in the cost of living, 11% poor/failed leadership, 10% unemployment, 8% human rights abuses and 8% corruption.
However, some Kenyans felt the country was heading in the right direction with 27% citing reduction or stabilisation of the cost of living, 11% infrastructure, 8% effective/strong leadership, 7% employment creation and 6% crime/security/stability.
This is the 2nd release of TIFA’s national survey that was conducted during 2-6 May.
It covered a range of economic and political issues. The findings indicate Kenyans’ views about their personal current economic conditions as well as the situation in the country more generally, including several aspects of government performance.
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