I am ready for talks with Uhuru, DP Ruto says as clerics offer to mediate

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The frosty relationship between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto has become subject of subtle political power play. Ruto yesterday said he was ready for truce talks with Uhuru. The DP did not give conditions for the talks in what could be genuine rec...
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