President Ruto's Shift in Stance
President William Ruto has made a surprising move by befriending the 'Dynasties', a group of influential Kenyan leaders from families that have held top positions in the country.
This change in stance is puzzling, given that Ruto spent a significant part of his last campaign criticizing them. In the lead-up to the 2022 general election, Ruto, then the deputy president, targeted the 'Dynasty' in his public messaging, referring to the powerful alliance of the Kenyattas, Mois, and Odingas.
Ruto had fashioned his public messaging into a virulent assault on a powerful gang he christened the 'Dynasty'Author's summary: Ruto cozies up to 'Dynasties' ahead of 2027.