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“Ruto's marathon to the presidency”

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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 deputy president and presidential candidate William Ruto. © Zuma Press/MaxPPP

Outgoing Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has rolled out access to his media empire to support his protégé Raila Odinga for president. His main opponent, deputy president William Ruto, is turning to social media as a result. [...] (560 words)

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Kenyan presidential candidate Raila Odinga.

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Ruto asks security services to keep tabs on pro-Odinga youth groups

Mount Kenya Foundation business club members divided over support for Odinga

Scorned by Ruto, major media houses brace for a grim 2023

Cash-strapped NMG once again lets State House call the HR shots

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Ruto's victory confirms split between the elites and the electorate in central Kenya

Odinga's plans for diplomacy reform at odds with Kenyatta's legacy

Odinga and Ruto vie for Jimmy Wanjigi's blessing

Shillings, prayers and votes: democracy in a very religious country

Ruto seeks Moi family backing for his presidential bid

Odinga and Ruto look to polls to guide election strategy

Odinga bags AfDB funding for his Kisumu stronghold

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