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State of the Nation: So much to hope for, so much to worry about

As is now the tradition since the promulgation of the new Constitution, President Uhuru Kenyatta will deliver the State of the Nation address to Parliament today.

Through it, he will outline his administration’s programmes and list the achievements so far. This time last year, Kenyans were still digesting the consequences of President Kenyatta’s choice to work with his bitter challenger at the 2017 election. It is expected that today, he will seek to bask in the glory of the handshake, if any.

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