On Saturday, November 11, the local publication widely reported reactions to President William Ruto's 2023 State of the Nation speech. The StarAccording to the daily, the skyrocketing cost of living and many unfulfilled pledges have triggered unease in Ruto's Kenya Kwanza camp. The publication reported growing concerns among the confidants and troops of the President over the government's failure to tame the runaway cost of living. "Kenyans are facing a grave economic situation due to the high cost of living that has made it difficult to afford decent standards of living," he said. They pleaded for broader consultation and discussions among the government and other stakeholders to review and study ways to mitigate the effects of the high cost of living.

Source: The Star November 11, 2023 04:45 UTC