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We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua chats with President William Ruto during a prayer breakfast meeting at Safari Park Hotel. [PCS]

As Kenya progresses under its new constitutional framework, a unique discovery has surfaced, revealing the intricate power-sharing agreements that have silently shaped our political landscape.

The private deals, long whispered in the corridors of power, have finally been thrust into the public domain, prompting a national reevaluation of political accountability and governance. Power-sharing agreements have traditionally been covert arrangements where political leaders negotiate positions and influence ahead of elections.

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