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I know it is not easy, but let us reason together. In analysing what ails Kenya, President William Ruto is elevated as the chief culprit. But our political salvation will begin when we realise that Ruto is not the enemy-our bane is the systemic weaknesses.
Surprisingly, ordinary Kenyans believe that all our problems will end if Dr Ruto leaves office. This was the thought pattern that culminated in the 'Ruto Must Go' hashtag during last month's Gen Z anti-government protests.
A broader narrative is that Ruto should resign with his whole government. The advocates of this approach hid behind the Constitution. But getting a solution from a document that is part of our woes will be challenging. Similarly, the call for all elected representatives to go home and allow the people to elect a fresh bunch of leaders who will supposedly serve the people's interests is equally hysterical.
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