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‘Must Go’ politics: Mt Kenya’s history of rejecting presidents

Ruto rose to power with massive support from the region, which handed him 3.5m votes.

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by JAMES MBAKA

Big-read08 April 2025 - 15:59
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President William Ruto joins traditional dancers after inspecting the construction of Karugia modern market in Murang’a/HIRAM OMONDI

The aggressive ‘Ruto Must Go’ chants have revealed a historical pattern in which sitting presidents from outside Mt Kenya region face hostility from the area.

Once again, the ‘Must Go’ chant is being directed at a sitting president— this time, William Ruto.

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