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

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“Ruto's marathon to the presidency”

KENYA

Ruto's marathon to the presidency

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. [...]

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. [...] (636 words)

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Ruto campaign in damage control mode after running mate's gaffes

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Presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua (on left).

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Odinga and Ruto look to polls to guide election strategy

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Corruption claims trip up team Ruto as campaigns enter final stretch

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Gloves come off in Ruto's battle with Kenyatta

The deputy president's remaining allies in the government have resigned in order to reach out to the grass roots and help finance his election campaign. Now that they have nothing left to lose, they are preparing a concerted offensive against the Kenyan leader. [...]

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Odinga's campaign short on bankrollers

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Kenyatta's risky strategy over Pandora Papers revelations

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Anne Waiguru
Citizen TV
David Mugonyi
David Ndii
Dennis Itumbi
Dennis Onsarigo
Dennis Waweru
Edward Kisiang'ani
Emmanuel Tallam
Farouk Kibet
Football Kenyan Federation
Hussein Mohamed
Hustler Nation Intelligence Bureau
Irungu Kang'ata
John Mbadi
Josphat Nanok
Kanini Chega
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Corruption claims trip up team Ruto as campaigns enter final stretch

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