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From detente to truce: Ruto-Moi acrimony fades as interests align

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William Ruto's new order

Since coming to power in September 2022, Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to make good on his pledge to upend his adversaries' political "dynasties". Ruto is working to unravel their political and business networks, all while weaving his own. [...]

After years of bad blood, Kenya's head of state has made peace with a son of the country's late second president. Business is picking up for the Moi family as a result, while President William Ruto is managing to weaken the opposition. [...]

Published on 16.04.2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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