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President and DP engaging in politics of pity; it's dangerous

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President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. [PCS]

The rift between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua is a reflection of the politics of pity.

This discord is not rooted in their deeper political interests; those were settled when major government appointments were finalised and solidified by Parliament.

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