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There is no magic wand and no quick fixes as William Ruto takes charge

President William Ruto takes instruments of power from immediate former president Uhuru Kenyatta. [PSCU, Standard]

Comments following Kenya's recently concluded general elections give the impression of a Dickensian plot.

For many, "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity."

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