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Mr President, you can actually neuter your detractors if you want

President Uhuru Kenyatta(right) and his deputy William Ruto during the Akorinos convention at Kasarani Stadium on 16/6/19-[Beverlyne Musili/Standard]

At no other time has anyone succeeded in polarising this country more than Deputy President William Ruto. He has divided a hitherto united Central Kenya and not only pitted Jubilee MPs against each other; a section of the electorate now openly boos its leaders. He has succeeded in creating camps among Kalenjin MPs, added to which he has also driven a wedge between women leaders currently operating under the banners of Embrace Women Initiative and the Tangatanga Women League.

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