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Smouldering Kenyatta rebuffs Gachagua's advances

The former president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, in Nairobi on 6 December 2022. © Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP

After attacking the former head of state, the deputy president changed tack, proffering an olive branch via Kenyatta's associates. So far, no dice. [...]

Published on 30/10/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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