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Ruto hires former foes to run infrastructure projects, gain influence

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Kenya

William Ruto's new order

Since coming to power in September 2022, Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to make good on his pledge to upend his adversaries' political "dynasties". Ruto is working to unravel their political and business networks, all while weaving his own. [...]

The Kenyan president has poached several people with historic ties to his political rival and given them jobs in key development bodies, especially those active in regions traditionally seen as strongholds of his opponents. [...]

Published on 21/03/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Ali Menza Mbogo
Anuar Loitiptip
Azimio la Umoja
Corridor Development Authority
Eliud Owalo
John Lonyangapuo
Kalonzo Musyoka
Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Lake Basin Development Authority
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency
LAPSSET
Lavender Ojala
Nasra Ibrahim Ibren
North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency
Odoyo Owidi
Orange Democratic Movement
Oroo Oyioka
Philip Nyakwaka Olero
Raila Odinga
Teresa Bitutu
Titus Ibui
Uhuru Kenyatta
United Democratic Alliance
William Ruto

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Mount Kenya Foundation business club members divided over support for Odinga

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Ruto's dilemma: austerity vs recovery

Some in the president's entourage are having a hard time implementing his spending cuts and worry they jeopardise the key objectives of his presidency. William Ruto has already had to backtrack on his promise to forgo international funding.

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Ali Menza Mbogo
Anuar Loitiptip
Azimio la Umoja
Corridor Development Authority
Eliud Owalo
John Lonyangapuo
Kalonzo Musyoka
Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Lake Basin Development Authority
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency
LAPSSET
Lavender Ojala
Nasra Ibrahim Ibren
North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency
Odoyo Owidi
Orange Democratic Movement
Oroo Oyioka
Philip Nyakwaka Olero
Raila Odinga
Teresa Bitutu
Titus Ibui
Uhuru Kenyatta
United Democratic Alliance
William Ruto

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