The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, openly expressed his concerns to President William Ruto on Thursday, May 25, stating that many of the campaign pledges made by Ruto for the 2022 elections were unrealistic.

Ole Sapit warned the Head of State that continuing to make promises without fulfilling the most urgent ones could lead to a loss of Kenyans' confidence and faith in his words.

Acknowledging the ambitious nature of Ruto's promises, the Archbishop emphasized the importance of facing the truth and admitting that certain commitments were unrealistic. He urged Ruto to prioritize and identify the pressing needs of the nation, focusing on finding solutions to those issues.

By attempting to differentiate himself from politicians worldwide, Ruto might be placing excessive pressure on the country, according to Ole Sapit. The Archbishop encouraged Ruto to assess the national priorities realistically, rather than pushing hard to achieve unattainable goals without the necessary resources.

Ole Sapit's warning coincided with the Kenya Kwanza regime facing pressure to fulfill its pledges amid a struggling economy, leading to skyrocketing prices of essential commodities. The housing fund, which was nearing legislation, received widespread criticism from Kenyans across the country.

The Archbishop cautioned that persisting in pursuing unfeasible objectives could be detrimental to Ruto and the nation as a whole. He advocated for humility and honesty, suggesting a reevaluation of promises and the development of a new timeline based on realistic expectations.

During his campaign leading up to the August 2022 Presidential elections, President Ruto made key promises, including reducing the cost of living within the first 100 days of his term. Ruto emphasized investing in agriculture and increasing local food production to create a surplus that could be sold at affordable prices.

To facilitate this, Ruto's administration implemented a fertilizer subsidy, enabling farmers to purchase a 50kg bag at Ksh3,500, significantly lower than the previous price of over Ksh6,000. Ruto believed that this approach would reduce production costs and increase agricultural yields.

Additionally, Ruto pledged to generate one million jobs annually by investing in manufacturing and infrastructure, with a specific focus on the Affordable Housing Programme.