President William Ruto, despite campaigning against the 2010 Constitution, has emerged as its primary beneficiary, illustrating a significant turn of events in Kenya's political landscape. His initial opposition during the constitution's campaigns ultimately led to an unexpected advantage under the new supreme law.

• President William Ruto initially rejected the draft during the campaigns to drum up support for the 2010 Constitution.
• The battle against the constitution was lost by Ruto, but he ultimately gained from the new political dispensation it ushered in.
• The constitution was officially ushered in by the 2010 supreme law.