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President William Ruto launched the Nyota Start-Up Capital disbursement of KSh147.5 million for 5,901 beneficiaries from Machakos, Kitui and Makueni counties, Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos town on January 15, 2026. PHOTO/PCS.

Populism Without Production: Why Ruto’s Gimmicks Can’t Build an Economy

Hivileo - Opinion Desk January 19, 2026

By Dr. Luchetu Likaka – Researcher and Political Analyst President William Ruto’s campaign gimmicks are not a development strategy; they are a political survival tactic. They trade long-term economic planning for short-term applause, and symbolism for substance. Dressing up populism as empowerment does not build an economy, expand the tax base, or create sustainable jobs.

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