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Why is William Ruto featuring on the geopolitical chessboard?

President-elect William Ruto with President Yoweri Museveni at Mubende State Lodge in Uganda when he paid him a courtesy call in December 2019. [File]

Supporters of President-elect William Ruto and his rival Raila Odinga are either lost in ecstasy celebrating their hero's victory, or thrown for a loop and struggling to come to terms with their idol's defeat.

But beyond Kenya, countries are split on what to do over the electoral body's decision that awarded Ruto the presidency. Will they throw their weight behind Ruto or sympathise with Raila who has rejected the outcome?

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