William Ruto: Father who goes missing when needed most

As the country slides into anarchy amid protests and police brutality, many Kenyans are left wondering who will steer the ship. The Head of State and Government, President William Ruto, appears to have failed to fill the nation’s father-figure role.

Political analysts and commentators have called on President Ruto to provide leadership and adopt a conciliatory tone to heal a bleeding nation.

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As the country slides into anarchy amid protests and
police brutality
, many Kenyans are left wondering who will steer the ship. The Head of State and Government, President William Ruto, appears to have failed to fill the nation’s father-figure role.