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Ruto's political prowess under scrutiny amid youth uprising

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President William Ruto displays a sword of power handed over to him by outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta after swearing in at Kasarani stadium on September 13, 2022. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

In the past, President William Ruto has put up a picture of a politically astute and consummate politician that political pundits believed was becoming a doyen of Kenyan politics.

With his euphoric victory in August 2022, President Ruto's political star has for 27 years been on a meteoric rise, shining bright, and an envy of both old and young politicians.

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