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Ruto is not empowering youth; he is manipulating them with fake mercy

President William Ruto congratulates Harambee Stars players on their victory over Morocco and their historic qualification for the CHAN knockout stages. [PCS]

“The enemy’s fake mercy doesn’t heal you, it hollows you. It turns warriors into beggars and lions into house rats.”-Marcus Garvey.

Last weekend a group of young Kenyans were invited to State House to receive wheelbarrows and car wash machines. Cameras flashed, speeches flowed, and the message was dressed as empowerment.

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