William Ruto's nicknames: Why Kenya's president is known as Kasongo, prophet and hustler

William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.

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El Chapo, Kasongo, Hustler, Deputy Jesus and Chicken Seller are just some that he has acquired in recent years.

As is often the case when people are given alternative monikers, some are affectionate but some are intended to mock, while others reflect a profound anger.

A history of the president's aliases offer a window into how the perception of him has changed.

Ruto has acknowledged the rechristening trend, joking recently that Kenyans are "finishing" him with the numerous labels.