AI Shows Uhuru Kenyatta Delivered More Projects Than Ruto In His First Term.
An artificial intelligence-driven comparison has concluded that former President Uhuru Kenyatta outperformed President William Ruto in delivering completed large-scale infrastructure projects during their respective first terms in office.
The assessment, highlighted in a recent review, focused primarily on transport infrastructure such as roads and railways, noting that Uhuru's 2013–2017 term saw a higher number of major projects fully completed and handed over within that timeframe.
According to the AI evaluation, Uhuru's administration prioritized and finalized several high-profile initiatives, particularly in the transport sector, resulting in tangible, operational assets delivered early in his presidency. In contrast, Ruto's term, as of early 2026, features an extensive pipeline of ambitious ongoing works, with many projects still under construction and slated for completion in later years. The analysis points out that while Ruto's government has initiated and advanced numerous developments, fewer have reached full delivery within the initial years compared to Uhuru's record.
The review emphasized the scope of the comparison, examining sectors like energy and transport while acknowledging differences in context, funding challenges, and project timelines. It suggests that Uhuru's first term benefited from a focus on finishing flagship projects quickly, whereas Ruto's approach appears geared toward a broader, longer-term rollout of infrastructure. The findings have sparked renewed debate on leadership priorities, legacy projects, and how successive administrations measure progress in Kenya's development agenda.
