Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has given President William Ruto a low performance rating of 10 per cent, arguing that the Kenya Kwanza administration has fallen short on several of its key promises.
Maanzo said the government’s record over the past four years has been affected by stalled development projects, corruption, alleged misuse of public resources and what he described as poor governance.
The senator singled out the Thwake Dam project, saying progress on the major water infrastructure initiative had not met expectations.
“I would rate Ruto’s performance at only 10 per cent, a failure,” Maanzo said, while pointing to the dam project and other governance concerns.
He also claimed that public support for the President had declined, citing polling figures which he said placed Ruto’s national backing at no more than 30 per cent.
Maanzo further criticised the government’s Affordable Housing Programme, questioning whether the initiative is delivering homes that ordinary Kenyans can afford.
According to the senator, the programme has also raised concerns about the involvement of private suppliers and the quality of construction materials being used.
His assessment comes as President Ruto marks four years since taking office on September 13, 2022, with the country already entering a politically charged period ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Maanzo’s comments add to the growing political debate over the administration’s record, particularly on development, public spending and the delivery of major government programmes.
The senator’s criticism contrasts sharply with President Ruto’s own assessment of his administration’s performance.
The President has maintained that his government inherited a difficult economic situation, including high public debt, elevated inflation, pressure on the exchange rate and low foreign exchange reserves.
Speaking during his ongoing tour of Nyanza, Ruto defended his administration’s economic record and highlighted measures he said had helped stabilise the country’s economy.
The contrasting assessments are likely to feature prominently in the political debate as parties and political leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
His 10 per cent rating represents one of the strongest criticisms yet of the President’s performance as the administration approaches the final stretch of its first term.
