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Ruto didn't just snatch top seat but also 'saviour' mantle from Raila

President-elect William Ruto (left) with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Windsor during a past meeting with IEBC. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

In becoming Kenya's fifth president, William Ruto symbolises determination to overcome the odds.

He is revolutionary in overturning attitudes on political practice and expectations; ruining dynastic dominance and sense of entitlement.

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