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Ex-interior secretary Fred Matiang'i one step closer to presidential candidacy

Former strongman of Uhuru Kenyatta's administration hopes to gain the support of the latter's Jubilee Party in the 2027 campaign. Meanwhile, the rest of the opposition remains divided on what approach to take. [...]

Published on 12/06/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Kenya
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Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

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Ruto wants Aliko Dangote to relaunch cement projects in Kenya

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William Ruto woos warhorses from the Western region

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Promise after promise, Ruto eats into Odinga's home support

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Ruto looks to cut cost of cement and steel ahead of major projects

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