William Ruto (United Democratic Alliance) has been President of Kenya since 13 Sep 2022. Real GDP climbed 5.0% a year since William Ruto took office in September 2022. Kenya ranks 1st of 13 national leaders on jobs growth; on pay growth it is 35th of 35. For comparison, real GDP climbed 4.5% a year under Uhuru Kenyatta, 2013 to 2022. On the World Bank's government effectiveness Kenya has moved +3.0 points since day zero, to 50.5 of 100 in 2025.
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