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Fight for numbers: Why William Ruto's political footing looks fragile

President William Ruto is welcome at KICC for Kalasha Awards by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya. [PCS]

When President William Ruto spoke on Thursday, his utterances exposed a rare moment of political vulnerability as he voiced frustration over what he termed “humiliating” voter apathy within his Rift Valley stronghold.

Pundits say the desperation exposed a President putting on a brave face, cognisant of the fact that he will find it difficult to win the 2027 presidential contest without sufficient numbers in his home turf.

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