April 14, 2025

This year, CIVICUS downgraded Kenya’s civic space rating from “obstructed” to “repressed.” This follows rampant human rights abuse by state agents.

Our country is bleeding. Kenyans are dying in hospitals due to the collapse of healthcare services, exacerbated by the disastrous Social Health Authority scam.

In universities, students are suffering under a deliberately broken funding model. Schools face chronic delays in receiving capitation funds. One by one, the pillars of our nation are crumbling.

At the international level, Kenya’s diplomatic standing lies in tatters. Our image across Africa and globally is stained. The William Ruto regime and its destructive policies drive our nation into despair.

According to InfoTrak, 83 per cent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with 69 per cent directly blaming Ruto. As of December last year, his approval rating had plummeted to just 19 per cent.

Since January this year, the situation has only worsened. The regime has intensified its crackdown on dissent, even targeting schoolchildren for performing a play that challenged the state on accountability and governance.

For more information: State of the nation press statement