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Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

President William Ruto during Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on December 12, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

On Friday, April 3, AD 33, before Jesus died at about 3pm, the book of Luke 23:12 says, "That day Herod and Pilate became friends-before this they had been enemies." Their common interests brought them together.

When politicians who have been enemies collaborate, it raises suspicion because, either they are coming together to forge a sense of fulfillment among their followers or are out for good-the latter is a dream. There is a lot of nothingness, in the mere sense of fulfillment.

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