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Military chief gagged no one from speaking against government

Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri warned the public against "Ruto must go chants." [File, Standard]

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri's recent statement has caused a great furore. A section of the country's political elite has castigated him for, ostensibly, dabbling in politics.

It is publicly acknowledged, even by the most astringent detractors of the government, that the affairs of the military have been conducted with utmost professionalism. This is unlike other nations on the continent that have suffered the overthrow of civilian governments through military coups.

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