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Ruto and Odinga snub religious leaders' call for peaceful elections

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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.

The leaders of Kenya's main Christian churches called on the two leading presidential candidates to meet and commit to a peaceful election. They have declined the invitation. [...] (482 words)

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KENYA
Aden Duale
Anthony Muheria
Azimio la Umoja
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya
Fred Matiang'i
Joe Mucheru
Kalonzo Musyoka
Kenya Kwanza
Makau Mutua
Martha Karua
Moses Wetangula
National Council of Churches of Kenya
Ndiritu Muriithi
Peter Karanja
Raila Odinga
Rigathi Gachagua
Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims
Uhuru Kenyatta
William Ruto

Ruto reins in his top two lieutenants

The Kenyan president takes a dim view of the personal politicking of his two main allies, Rigathi Gachagua and Musalia Mudavadi, who are already trying to pave a path to their own success in the 2027 elections.

Kenyan President William Ruto, between Vice President Rigathi Gachagua (left) and Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi (right).

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Ruto's hawks persuade him to back poll body purge

Under pressure from government hardliners, the head of state is supporting a bid to rid Kenya's election commission of four members who challenged his victory in August's presidential election. The change of heart could backfire.

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Ruto faces tricky task of choosing new army chief

The new president must soon find a replacement for the head of Kenya's military as the top brass appointed by his predecessor approach retirement. But the options open to him are rife with political considerations.

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Ruto's allies urge him to revive anti-graft law

As he awaits confirmation of his presidential election victory, William Ruto is under pressure from some of his MPs to take a tough stance on corruption. This is an awkward subject for a number of his associates.

KENYA Politics 22/08/2022

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

Despite Kenyatta's calls to vote for Odinga, the incumbent's Kikuyu community voted overwhelmingly for Deputy President William Ruto. The result is a political reshaping in Kenya's fertile and populous heartland.

William Ruto was declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election on 15 August 2022.

KENYA Politics 27/07/2022

Odinga and Ruto swamped by allies demanding government posts

The two main presidential candidates are struggling to meet the demands of their many allies and lieutenants for future government jobs - a crisis that has blown up just two weeks before the general election.

KENYA Politics 24/06/2022

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

Deputy President William Ruto's campaign team is exasperated by the failure of his running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, to toe the official line. Communications advisers in the Kenya Kwanza coalition have had to deal with a string of polemics sparked by Gachagua's speeches and by comments on social media by some of Ruto's more vocal allies.

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

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Apostolic Bishop Margaret Wanjiru in September 2010. © STR/EPA/MaxPPP

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KENYA Politics 20/06/2022

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

Kenya's top clerics are key pieces on the political chessboard as the country heads for the polls. Both presidential front-runners, are desperate to win the large Pentecostal vote. We delve behind-the-scenes of political preaching and fundraising to explore the role of religion in the campaign.

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KENYA
Aden Duale
Anthony Muheria
Azimio la Umoja
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya
Fred Matiang'i
Joe Mucheru
Kalonzo Musyoka
Kenya Kwanza
Makau Mutua
Martha Karua
Moses Wetangula
National Council of Churches of Kenya
Ndiritu Muriithi
Peter Karanja
Raila Odinga
Rigathi Gachagua
Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims
Uhuru Kenyatta
William Ruto

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