If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

President William Ruto presides over the graduation of 1,837 chiefs and assistant chiefs at the National Police College, Embakasi, Nairobi, on December 1, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

In the temple of Apollo at Delphi, the ancient Greeks inscribed timeless maxims to guide rulers and citizens alike. Among them was the warning: “Do not let your power outweigh your virtue.” Today, that wisdom finds new relevance in Kenya, where President William Ruto faces the test of ensuring that good overshadows evil in his administration.