Kenyan president William Ruto says he has ‘a story to tell’. Do the facts agree?
President William Ruto used his third state of the nation address to claim major progress in his first term. We dug into the numbers.
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Nigeria has updated how it measures its economy as part of ongoing reforms.
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On TV, president Bola Tinubu’s economic adviser made eye-catching claims about topics from oil to poverty. But his numbers don’t all add up.
Kenya's economic lead: Fact-checking president William Ruto's Tanzania and Uganda comparisons
Ruto overstated the size of Kenya’s economy compared to its two neighbours. His claims about Kenya surpassing Angola & Ethiopia are unclear.
Precision or spin? Evaluating Kenyan president Ruto’s mid-term economic scorecard
Halfway through his first term, president William Ruto’s administration has made bold economic claims.
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In his national address, Bola Tinubu highlighted the achievements of his administration. We examined eight claims.
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