Rivals spoil Ruto's party in week of high stakes

President William Ruto with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

Last week did not turn out as President William Ruto had anticipated it. This was meant to be his crowning moment after months of shuttle diplomacy, hoping from one continent to the next in pursuit of partners and investors.

However, the intensity of protests that took place during a state visit by Iranian President Ebraim Raisi, was like an unexpected storm on President Ruto's parade.