We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes

President Wlliam Ruto with the Former President of the United States of America Barack Obama at Blair House, Washington, D.C. in the USA. [PCS]

I recently came across a clip of former US President Barack Obama casually walking out of a restaurant. As he made his way out, diners broke into spontaneous applause. There was no grand announcement. Just a man leaving a restaurant. That is the Obama effect. Years after leaving office, he continues to evokes awe, admiration and great respect across political divides and national borders. It speaks volumes about the kind of leader Obama was, and still is.

That kind of reverence is not accidental. It stems from a presidency built around service, integrity, and a deep connection with the people. A commitment to democratic ideals and an ability to inspire an entire nation. I have been through four elections since I first voted yet I struggle to recall a former president who commands such enduring admiration across the board. While we have had great leaders, the truth is our politics has never allowed for a presidency that transcends tribe, class or party.