{
  "id": 13923824,
  "title": "Ruto ready to face voters over development record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ruto-ready-to-face-voters-over-development-record",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:37:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-ready-to-face-voters-over-development-record/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto is confident in facing voters in the upcoming election, stating he will be judged on his administration's performance in key sectors, as per the promises made in their campaign manifesto. While touring infrastructure projects in Nandi County, the President highlighted progress in healthcare, education, and affordable housing. Ruto asserted that the administration is on track with its promises, including the universal health coverage and infrastructure development. He dismissed criticisms from political opponents, dismissing their remarks as envy and jealousy. Ruto emphasized the positive impact of his administration's efforts, noting reduced fertilizer costs, construction of affordable housing, improved road connectivity, and reaching 33 million Kenyans with universal health coverage. He urged his critics to focus on crafting policies rather than expressing their discontent, stating that unity and forward progress are essential for Kenya's future.",
  "summary": "\"But I want to tell them that, notwithstanding your envy and notwithstanding your jealousy, Kenya is going to move forward in unity,\" he said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}