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President William Ruto during a Press briefing where he nominated new Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General at State House, Nairobi on July 19, 2024. [PCS]

In the wake of nationwide protests led by Gen Z which shook the foundations of President William Ruto’s administration, a new dynamic has emerged within the power matrix of the country’s top leadership.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji have become the most influential figures in President Ruto’s inner circle.

The protests, which erupted in response to perceived bad governance, left a trail of destruction across the country. According to the Kenya Human Rights Commission, 60 lives were lost, 415 individuals injured, and 66 people remain missing.

These tragic demonstrations forced President Ruto to reassess his leadership and seek counsel from unexpected quarters.

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