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Why Ruto's grand promises to teachers could be a pipe dream

President William Ruto during a meeting with over 10,000 teachers at State House, Nairobi. He accepted a request by teachers that the period it takes to review their salaries be reduced from the current four years.[PCS]

President William Ruto’s pledges to teachers are already facing a storm of doubt, with many of the promises set to mature long after his first term ends in 2027.

From school funding to promotions, medical cover, and housing, the headline commitments that drew cheers and chants of victory at State House on Saturday could collapse under political, legal, and financial realities.

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