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Kenya
Ruto banks on tea and coffee to bolster re-election campaign

Kenya's president, William Ruto, in Nairobi, in July 2022. © Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

The head of state is stepping up his tours in the centre of the country where he hopes to see his agricultural sector reforms bear fruit in time for the August 2027 elections. Tea producers are seeking more direct access to the market. [...]

Published on 26/01/2026 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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