Ruto squandered second chance to correct mistakes after protests

President William Ruto when engaged Kenyan youths on X space at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

In one of her memorable speeches, renowned American hip hop star Shawntae Harris-Dupart, popularly known by her stage name as Da Brat-once quipped: "It's so different when you get a second chance to come back out and do your thing-you're more humble, you appreciate it more, you know what not to do this second time round."

Da Brat's assertion can be predicated on two presuppositions. One, second chances provide an opportunity for one to prove that the first mistakes weren't intentional and can be rectified. Two, second chances afford an opportunity to demonstrate a sense of remorsefulness and willingness to right the wrongs.