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Unforeseen events have conspired to give President the upper hand

President William Ruto (left) after launching the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Program at Gararage, on October 27, 2025. ‎[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Nature has a way of confounding man's best laid out plans and understanding. In the midst of charged denials about ill health, Raila Odinga died. The resultant transformation that Kenya’s political legion underwent in mourning him was remarkable. Momentarily, the country rallied.

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