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State capture of Raila won't stop revolution started by Gen Z

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga addresses the media after the signing of IEBC bill that was developed from NADCO report into law by President William Ruto. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu said thus: "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat."

President William Ruto knows himself very well. However, his attempt to implement Gen Zs demands by bringing Raila Odinga and the opposition to the table indicates that the president and his government have yet to dissect who Gen Zs are and their expectations.

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