Stop frustrating my bid, Ruto tells Uhuru, Raila

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Deputy President William Ruto has faulted President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga for frustrating his presidential bid. He said the two had benefited from his generosity but now don’t want to see him close to the country’s top seat. He wondered ...
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