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How hardliners and their selfish interests stand in the way of talks

Youth from Kibera pelt stones at anti-riot police officers during the March 202, 2023 demos by Azimio la Umoja group. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Fears among President William Ruto's allies that dialogue with Opposition leader Raila Odinga will disrupt their succession plans and push them to the periphery are among reasons they are opposed to the talks.

Politicians and pundits argue that personal interests among hardliners in the two camps are another reason the country is still stuck in the campaign mode.

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