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Ruto seeks deal with Kalonzo ahead of 2022 poll

Deputy President William Ruto (left) with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the burial ceremony of Mama Rael Mbeleete Mailu in Makindu, Makueni County. [DPPS]

Deputy President William Ruto has asked Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to consider a pre-election coalition with him ahead of 2022, stirring talk of a political union that has been hushed for some time.

Dr Ruto asked Kalonzo, who was ODM leader Raila Odinga’s running mate in their unsuccessful presidential runs in 2013 and 2017, to consider working with him so they can boost their chances to succeed President Uhuru Kenya who retires in 2022 after serving two presidential terms.

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