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DP Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

Deputy President William Ruto at a past event in December 2019 in Marsabit County. [File, Standard]

The provisions of the Constitution stipulate that the presidency is composed of two holders - the president and deputy president.

Though the law explicitly states that the Head of State is a symbol of peace and unity, the DP is ranked as the principal assistant to the president.

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