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Spotlight | Kenya
Risk of discord as Ruto and Odinga's campaign ranks swell

Kenyan presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga. © @WilliamsRuto, @RailaOdinga/Twitter

As the two top presidential candidates, deputy president William Ruto and Raila Odinga - now backed by his former rival President Uhuru Kenyatta - ramp up their campaigns, a tug-of-war is emerging behind the scenes between newcomers wanting to make their mark and long-standing advisers. [...]

Published on 16.02.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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