Raila lost, Ruto won; let them talk and end their differences

Then-IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati (left) presents a certificate to then-president-elect William Ruto at the Bomas of Kenya, August 15, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

At a time like this last year, there was palpable anxiety over the election results. Emboldened by the advantage of incumbency, Azimio continued to exude confidence although, the results from the electoral agency's public portal were indicated the contrary.

A year later, we have not entirely moved on from that election. The side that lost has attempted to employ every trick in the book to delegitimise the one that won. But just like you cannot block the sun's rays with your palm, it has been difficult to deny the obvious. President William Ruto earned his mandate legitimately.