William Ruto: how Kenya’s new president took on powerful political dynasties

Kenyan President-Elect William Ruto

Kenyan President-Elect William Ruto delivers a speech at the Bomas of Kenya Tallying Centre in Nairobi on August 15, 2022.

Photo credit: Tony Karumba | AFP

By  The Conversation

What you need to know:

  • He becomes Kenya’s first sitting deputy president to succeed the incumbent following competitive elections and first candidate to win the presidency at first attempt.

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