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What the 5th regime must do to deliver 'real freedom' to all

Immediate former President Uhuru Kenyatta(left) with President William Ruto(centre) and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua during the swearing-in at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

As expected, President William Ruto's inauguration was powerfully coordinated, attended by thousands and watched by millions.

Not losing an hour of his presidency, his inaugural speech got down to business in one of the most executive first speeches a Kenyan president has ever made. What are the immediate platforms and pitfalls facing this young fifth administration?

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