Many people have wondered why President William Ruto appears to be out of touch with reality. A bigger percentage of what he enumerates as his government's achievements are abstract. The reason is that his advisors feed him misinformation and shield him from the truth.

The Social Health Authority, for instance, is comatose, but leaders close to the President swear it is the best thing that has ever happened in Kenya. However, their propensity to leave Kenya for treatment in India, South Africa or maternity services in developed countries with advanced, dependable healthcare systems is where the rubber meets the road.

In January, nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege was shocked to see so many mud houses in Bungoma when she attended the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother. Comparatively, she said the people of Central Kenya enjoy higher standards of life because of their choice of economic activities.