President William Ruto during a past event. [File, Standard]The Shakahola tragedy in Kilifi County is President William Ruto’s first test as a moral leader. Will President Ruto rise to the occasion in his administration’s handling of this case and its aftermath? If we are honest, we shall readily admit that the only shocking thing about the Shakahola cult is the severity of its effects on believers: dozens of people died. How should we deal with the problem of gullibility among a public who, because of economic precarity, is wont to fall for stunts like the Shakahola cult?

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2023 18:39 UTC