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Village tyrants: Ruto order sees the return of dreaded chiefs

President William Ruto hosts nearly 15,000 chiefs from across the country at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

President William Ruto has quietly managed to return the much-dreaded office of the imperial chiefs, which Kenyans wanted abolished through their views in the famous Bomas Draft Constitution. 

Yesterday, the President formally reintroduced the all-powerful location heads at State House. The President hosted close to 15,000 administrators from across the country, where he said chiefs and assistant chiefs are a crucial link between the government and citizens. The President pointed out that the officials are a key enabler of the government's transformation agenda. 

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