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Ruto builds name abroad but trouble begins cooking at home

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President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at ACK Church of Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu, Nyandarua County, for the consecration and enthronement of Rev. Major Samson Mburu Gachathi on June 23,2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

In normal circumstances, Kenyans would have been in transports of delight when President William Ruto was feted at the White House last month, the first honor for an East African Head of State.

But, in a polarized Kenya, that warm reception in Washington or the applause and standing ovation President Ruto has received during his international trips were not universally met with admiration.

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