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Social media emerges as Ruto's most potent opposition

President William Ruto addresses a rally in Wajir. [File, Standard]

In the digital era, political opposition in Kenya is no longer confined to rival parties or parliamentary debates.

President William Ruto is facing a new and formidable challenger – social media. Driven largely by young Kenyans, Millennials and Generation Zs, this online movement is reshaping political engagement and giving a voice to a generation dissatisfied with the government’s performance.

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