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Ruto: Why winning the election was the easier bit for him

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 President William Ruto in prayer during a church service in Donholm, Nairobi, in August 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

On one side was an indestructible wall of loyal supporters of enigmatic politician Raila Odinga and on the other, a swarming crowd of 'hustlers' behind then Deputy President William Ruto.

Two colossal forces were set to clash in the August 9 General Election, but the hysteria on the hustlers' side arguably reached a crescendo in the months leading up to the showdown, and Dr Ruto ultimately tasted victory.

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