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Kenyatta fears exodus of advisors from State House

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William Ruto became Kenya's fifth president in September 2022 following a tight race against Raila Odinga, who had enjoyed the backing of outgoing president Uhuru Kenyatta. We look back on five years of intrigue, negotiations and last-minute about-turns, which ended in a merciless showdown between the two candidates.

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Behind the scenes, President Uhuru Kenyatta is having to prepare himself for the departure of Kinuthia Mbugua, one of his most valued advisors who is also the State House comptroller. He is fearful that this will trigger a mass exodus as his term in office draws to a close and his allies gear up for the post-Kenyatta era. [...] (331 words)

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