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William Ruto's march towards absolute power

President William Ruto displays the sword during his Swearing in at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

President William Ruto has barely concealed his intentions of gaining absolute control of Parliament.

The Head of State yesterday staged a coup on his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, netting lawmakers from the former ruling Jubilee Party.

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