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Kenya
National Chamber of Commerce becomes a presidential battleground

Uhuru Kenyatta wants to keep a handle on the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry for as long as possible so he can garner support for his heir apparent Raila Odinga. [...]

Published on 20/09/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Kenya
National Chamber of Commerce becomes a presidential battleground

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Allies of former chamber of commerce head set up rival body

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Ruto's plan to retake control of chamber of commerce and industry

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Ruto's business chums prepare for new era of prosperity

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Kenyatta and Ruto continue to fight for power in the tea plantations

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Keroche Breweries' tax woes take fizz out of Ruto's campaign

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