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The President is losing control of the narrative

PresidentWilliam Ruto addresses residents in Lari, Kiambu County, after inspecting the construction of Mau Mau Road Lot 1A and Lot 1B on April 5, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto's attacks on impeached deputy president exposes political vulnerability. In the high-stakes arena of power, real and assured leadership is often exercised privately under a collective leadership within a cabinet.

The fact that President Ruto has chosen to address Rigathi Gachagua's accusations so directly signals that he is losing control of the narrative despite the brave face. Political commentators opine that naming an adversary grants them legitimacy that they do not necessarily deserve in a democracy. There is a difference between authoritarian and democratic rules.

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