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Kenya
Gideon Moi is back in business after shaking hands and making up with William Ruto

The president of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), Gideon Moi, in Nairobi on 10 December 2021. © Donwilson Odhiambo / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect

Since its rapprochement with the head of state, former president Daniel arap Moi's family is suddenly seeing the financial outlook for its companies improve. After the death of the president's main ally Raila Odinga, he is counting on the support of this new associate. [...]

Published on 20/10/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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