@businessinsiderssa: “What the hell are we doing in the Third World when countries like Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia are in the First World?” — William Ruto Speaking on June 19, 2026, President Ruto expressed frustration over Kenya’s slow economic transformation, saying the country can no longer accept mediocrity or delayed progress. He pointed to Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia as examples of nations that started from similar economic positions but successfully transitioned into high-income economies. Ruto said his administration is determined to change Kenya’s trajectory and accelerate the country’s path toward long-term growth and prosperity. This video is credited to @k24tvdigital

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