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NIS director opts for early retirement rather than work for Ruto

Philip Kameru has decided to step down two years before the end of his term. A key member of Kenyatta's administration, he is not on good terms with VP William Ruto, who just won the 15 August presidential election. [...]

Published on 31/08/2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Allies of president-elect Ruto vie for top jobs

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Cameroon, Central African Republic
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Kenya
NIS director opts for early retirement rather than work for Ruto

Kenya
Top judiciary officials at loggerheads over fraud claim

Kenya
Ruto's rapprochement with UAE takes shape

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Employers call on Ruto to address immigration to Gulf countries

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Copenhagen wants to train new Kenyan MPs in democratic dialogue

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

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

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Allies of president-elect Ruto vie for top jobs

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Odinga's campaign pledges on Somalia ruffle Kenyatta and his intelligence services

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