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Mr President, when middle class protests, push is coming to shove

President William Ruto speaks at ACK Church of Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu, Nyandarua County on June 23, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

To President William Ruto. Three months ago, in this column, I told you what Kenyans were saying about your government.

I told you that when you occupy space such as I do, you take tea in the smallest kiosks in Korogocho, and enjoy caviar in six-star hotels in Nairobi, and in Diani. You get to know what the people are saying, in Ematundu, near Emanyulia, and in the exclusive high-end Vipingo.

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