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Ruto-Gachagua rift over Lamu County governance widens

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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. [...]

Kenya's President William Ruto (left) and Deputy President Righati Gachagua. © Tony Karumba/AFP

Faced with inter-community tensions in north-eastern Kenya, the Kenyan leader is calling for a more regulated sharing of power between the region's Swahili and Kikuyu populations. His Kikuyu deputy is displeased. [...]

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