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William Ruto prepares his plan of attack for 2022

William Ruto is already preparing for his election in 2022. © DR

Finally sworn in on 28 November after several months of gripping drama, President Uhuru Kenyatta is embarking on a second term in office in a deeply divided country (ION 1461). He is already aware that he will need to reunite [...] (545 words)

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