President William Ruto has made a surprising move by befriending the 'Dynasties', a group of influential Kenyan leaders from families that have held top positions in the country.
This change in stance is puzzling, given that Ruto spent a significant part of his last campaign criticizing them. In the lead-up to the 2022 general election, Ruto, then the deputy president, targeted the 'Dynasty' in his public messaging, referring to the alliance of the Kenyattas, the Mois, and the Odingas as a powerful gang.
Ruto had fashioned his public messaging into a virulent assault on the 'Dynasty'.
Author's summary: Ruto cozies up to 'Dynasties' ahead of 2027.