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Clash of coalitions as UDA 'locked out' of Nyayo venue for final rally

A view of the Nyayo National Stadium.

A showdown looms after Deputy President William Ruto was locked out of the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi where he had planned to hold his final rally on August 6. Yesterday, Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) vowed to continue with its planned last rally at the venue despite the decision of the stadium’s management.

The 45,000-capacity stadium, the second biggest in Kenya and the venue of choice for many political, social, and religious events, has been at the centre of storm between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions, with each claiming to have secured it for their last dash rally three days to the polls.

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