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Ruto opens perilous new chapter in fight against corruption

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William Ruto's new order

Since coming to power in September 2022, Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to make good on his pledge to upend his adversaries' political "dynasties". Ruto is working to unravel their political and business networks, all while weaving his own. [...]

President William Ruto's good intentions in the fight against corruption in Kenya may be hampered by the delicate judicial situation of a number of his allies accused of embezzlement. [...]

Published on 19.09.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Anti-graft bodies fume over failure to prosecute bigwigs close to government

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Ruto in coastal trouble with allies

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Ruto wants to streamline international aid

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Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

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Ruto treads carefully as Mungiki sect shows signs of revival

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Rivalries drive cracks through Ruto's coalition

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William Ruto makes his influence felt at Radio Africa Group

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Ruto's eclectic band of loyal allies