A startling artificial intelligence assessment has concluded that former President Uhuru Kenyatta outperformed President William Ruto in delivering completed infrastructure projects during his first term, a finding that is rapidly reshaping the debate on Kenya’s development record and fueling intense political controversy ahead of the 2027 elections. The AI-driven comparison was published on 7 February 2026 and quickly became a focal point of national discourse as competing political camps vied for narrative dominance.
The analysis, conducted by independent AI tools and published by a leading news outlet, systematically reviewed publicly documented records of infrastructure outcomes during the first five years of both administrations—Uhuru’s term from 2013 to 2017 and Ruto’s first term up to early 2026. It ranked projects on completion and operational status, not merely on launch announcements and planning phases.
According to the assessment’s structured methodology, Kenya’s first-term infrastructure picture under Uhuru shows more large-scale, fully completed projects, particularly in transport corridors and energy systems, than equivalent output under President Ruto’s tenure. The Nairobi–Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)—completed and operational within Uhuru’s first term—was highlighted as a signature milestone with economic impact across regions.
By contrast, the AI found that the Ruto administration’s infrastructure program features a substantial pipeline of ambitious projects, but many remain under construction or in early phases, including major road expansions and urban redevelopment schemes that are expected to be finished well after their initiation. The evaluation underscored that while Ruto’s plans have been far-reaching and highly publicized, their tangible delivery has lagged when measured strictly on completed assets within comparable timelines.
The findings have immediately intensified political rhetoric, with Uhuru allies seizing on the analysis to argue that the former president’s development record offers a stronger benchmark of executive achievement. Supporters of Ruto counter that project pipelines and future commitments, including multi-trillion shilling road networks and urban housing plans, should factor into any performance measure.
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