Four years into his presidency, William Ruto can point to a record of economic progress, reforms and major government investments, despite challenges that remain. Inflation has eased from about 9.2 percent when he took office to approximately 4.1 percent in 2026, while the shilling has stabilised and subsidised fertiliser has become more affordable. Experts say the administration has also accelerated infrastructure projects, recruited thousands of teachers and expanded access to healthcare through SHA.