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Kenya

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. [...]

Kenya’s President William Ruto speaks during an interdenominational prayer service in Nakuru. © James Wakibia/ZUMA-REA/ZUMA-REA

The president wants to reign supreme in his native Rift Valley, which is also home to the late Daniel arap Moi's family. The two camps have so far managed to strike a fragile balance. [...]

Published on 05.01.2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 5 minutes Noé Michalon

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Kenyan president William Ruto in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 13 February 2024.

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Spotlight | Kenya
Moi family business empire struggles under Ruto

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William Ruto's reshuffle dilemmas

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From detente to truce: Ruto-Moi acrimony fades as interests align

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Ruto woos opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka

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Ruto in open conflict with Nation Media Group

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Nairobi looks to increase its Ethiopian electricity imports

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Ruto explores plans to clip judges wings

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Education overhaul rattles Ruto's government

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Ruto's lieutenants at loggerheads in Rift Valley

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Ruto puts bid to control Standard Group on hold

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Ruto seeks support of Talai elders ahead of 2027 vote

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Ruto holds back to keep Moi clan out of protests

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