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Hostile witnesses may be double-edged sword

Use of testimony from a “hostile” witness in the case against DP William Ruto may be a double-edged sword for the prosecution and defence, analysts say.

Early this week, judges trying Ruto for crimes against humanity declared witness 604 hostile following an application by the prosecution.

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