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For his legacy's sake, President should retire silently next year

President Uhuru Kenyatta when he unveiled a commemorative plaque at Mukuru Kwa Reuben Level 3 hospital.

Democracy imposes a number of tough requirements. It asks its leaders, among other things, to risk losing elections or to step down at the conclusion of a limited term — to follow rules even when they work against their interests.

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