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I will not be blackmailed or intimidated, Ruto

President William Ruto shares a light moment with Jane Nasike a trader at Chepkube Market in Bungoma when he toured the facility on January 24, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto is putting on a brave face in the wake of an avalanche of criticisms over his leadership.

As he concluded his five-day working tour of the Western region on Friday, the President vowed not to be derailed by his critics and claimed that he will not accept blackmail as he continued with the implementation of his manifesto.

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