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In a wide-ranging live interview on NTV, President William Ruto vigorously defended his administration’s economic policies, asserting that his Bottom-Up economic model is yielding results despite public pain. He pointed to a reduction in food import bills and stabilization of the shilling as early signs of success. The President addressed the contentious housing levy, describing it as a critical investment for job creation. He also took aim at what he called cartels in the previous administration who he claims are financing opposition protests to sabotage his government’s progress.