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How courts have persistently frustrated Ruto

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President William Ruto. [PCS, Standard]

With tough political biceps nurtured over decades, President William Ruto has lately engaged the Judiciary in several arm wrestling duels, with a succession of jibes at unnamed judges he calls corrupt.

But seasoned legal practitioners have been steadfast in battling the intimidation, rallying to block the implementation of government directives they perceive to be inconsistent with the law.

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