In the video, Ruto promises that Kenya would start producing the cheapest smartphones in Africa, all made locally.
“Let me promise the country that in the next 8 days to 12 months we will have the cheapest smartphone in Africa, made in Kenya,” Ruto said confidently, speaking to an excited crowd.
The video is now going viral, especially on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok.
Many Kenyans are asking what happened to the promise, while others are questioning the timeline that the President gave.
Public Reactions
Reactions have been mixed. Some people say they are still hopeful, while others say they feel let down.
“He gave a clear promise with a time frame. We are now past 12 months.
Where is the smartphone?” asked Brian Kiptoo, a university student from Eldoret.
Another user on social media commented, “We believed him.
But now, it feels like another empty promise. We still buy expensive phones from China and other countries.”
However, some people defended the President. “Development takes time.
Maybe the process is ongoing. Let's be patient,” said Joyce Wanjiru, a businesswoman in Nairobi.
President Ruto had made the promise to support Kenya’s digital economy.
The plan was to create affordable smartphones, costing around KSh 5,000, so that more people could access the internet, government services, and job opportunities online.
He also mentioned that local and international companies had shown interest in investing in Kenya to build these devices.
The plan was welcomed by many when first announced.
But with the resurfacing of the old video, people are now asking for answers.
Technology experts say it is possible to build smartphones in Kenya, but it requires strong planning, funding, and skilled workers.
Others warn that without proper follow-up, such promises can easily be forgotten.
As the video continues to spread, Kenyans are waiting for an official update from the government.
Was it just a dream, or is something happening behind the scenes?
Until then, the promise of “the cheapest smartphone in Africa, made in Kenya” remains just that—a promise.
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