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Ruto courts village elders with monthly stipends in 'Tutam' plan

National Treasury CS John Mbadi display the Budget Briefcase at Parliament on June 12, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

As the drums of the 2027 General Election beat louder and time edges closer, President William Ruto is leaving nothing to chance in his bid to secure a second term.

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