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Originally published by Nation Newstop
August 7, 2026
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Clashing politics of persuasion: Of Shakespeare, Ruto and Gachagua
In Kenyan politics, Gachagua is closest to Brutus and President Ruto to Mark Antony...
✨ Key Highlights
The article compares the political persuasion styles of Kenyan leaders Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto to characters from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
- Gachagua is likened to Brutus, known for plain, direct speech and appealing to logic and duty, often framing himself as a defender of Mt Kenya.
- Ruto is compared to Mark Antony, who used emotional appeals, spectacle, and indirect blame to sway crowds, exemplified by his "hustler" narrative.
- The article suggests that while crowds may be swayed by emotional theater, history ultimately judges the rightness of actions.
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