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What William Ruto's inauguration means for this country and the diaspora

A young William Ruto, January 1993. [File, Standard]

Who would have thought a person with humble beginnings would lead our nation as the fifth president? Who would have thought a man born from Kamugut Village, Sugoi, whose father has zero page of history would be the president?

Who would have thought a "chicken seller" would be the commander in chief of the Kenya Defence Forces? Who would have thought a man with no support for the regime he tirelessly supported and later turned against him would win the presidency?

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