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Village chiefs and Elders become Ruto's allies in fresh crackdown on illicit alcohol

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Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi in May 2026.
Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi in May 2026. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

In political debate ahead of the general elections, the fight against illicit alcohol is emerging as a prominent issue. The president's camp wants to take up opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua's cause.

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