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Nairobi power struggle leaves major state agencies rudderless

Four of Kenya's most important state agencies are still without a boss, as President Ruto and his deputy squabble over who to appoint. They are struggling to dish out the jobs in a way that respects regional interests. [...]

Published on 07.03.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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