One of Kenya's most controversial politicians, William Ruto, will be in a strong position as he assumes the presidency, knowing he has the seal of approval of the electorate, backed by the highest court of the land. KenyaElections2022
One of Kenya's most controversial politicians, Deputy President William Ruto will be in a strong position when he assumes the presidency, knowing that he has the seal of approval of the electorate, backed by the highest court of the land.
Political analyst Javas Bigambo told the BBC that the legal process had boosted Kenya's democracy and proved that "in the end it is the people who decide who their leaders are". "Fate has confined him in the same quarters that it confined his father. But he has no doubt contributed greatly to the improvement of the electoral process and cemented his significance in Kenya's politics," Mr Bigambo told the BBC.
Mr Bigambo said the judgement indicated that teamwork in the electoral body was important and infighting gave the commission a bad image. Mr Ruto had been magnanimous in his victory speech on 9 August, saying he will strive to unite the nation after a polarising election, but he also referred to a "deep state" that had tried to block him from ascending to the presidency.
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