Ruto's crackdown on critics lays bare his authoritarian character

Three years into his tenure, President William Ruto has struggled with shedding off the tag of being intolerant to dissent.From the suppression of protestors, abductions, to the removal of critics from his ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the unprecedented ouster of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, the Head of State has been accused of using the cannon to kill a mosquito, but has consistently told off his critics over the same.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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From the suppression of protestors, abductions, to the removal of critics from his ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the unprecedented ouster of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, the Head of State has been accused of using the cannon to kill a mosquito, but has consistently told off his critics over the same.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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