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Could George Wajackoyah be William Ruto's decoy gone awry?

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Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah during the launch of his presidential manifesto at KICC. [Samson Wire, Standard]

I have a theory. Prof George Wajackoyah’s candidacy was Dr William Ruto’s political project gone wrong. Before I tell you why, let us talk about the Roots Party manifesto launch.

In two pages and ten points, Prof Wajackoyah presented his manifesto in a reggae bonanza last Thursday, proving to be the most verbally colourful, jaw-dropping presidential candidate since Mwalimu Mohammed Abduda Dida. The professor presented a socio-economic menu of interesting intentions, which on a normal day would be dismissed as ridiculous, even bordering on the insane.

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