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Ruto gambles on reversing Kenyatta reforms to win presidency

Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto. © William Ruto/Twitter

The vice-president, at daggers drawn with his former ally, is defying the outgoing head of state by threatening to reverse some of his flagship measures. His bravado has divided his own campaign team. [...]

Published on 23.05.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Kenya
Ruto gambles on reversing Kenyatta reforms to win presidency

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Odinga and Ruto look to polls to guide election strategy

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Presidential hopefuls battle for media spotlight

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Odinga bags AfDB funding for his Kisumu stronghold

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Intelligence services caution Odinga ahead of Central Kenya tour

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Odinga goes for goal to boost his base

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Turncoat speaker Justin Muturi champions Ruto in Kenyatta stronghold

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