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Ruto asks for forgiveness following Shakahola incident

Presidential William Ruto speaks during a past interview with KTN. [Samson Wire, Standard]

President William Ruto has regretted the loss of lives of close to 200 people whose bodies have been exhumed at Shakahola forest in Kilifi County.

Speaking during an engagement with the media on Sunday, May 14, Ruto acknowledged that there was laxity in government that led to the loss of lives in the religious cult.

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