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Ruto, Raila attend funeral in Kilifi as protests gain shape

By Denis Omondi | 5mos ago
President William Ruto (C), Raila Odinga (L) and Kilifi Governor Gideon Munga'aro during the burial of Mzee Mung'aro in Kilifi on June 25, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga are attending the funeral of Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro in Dabaso, Kilifi County, as protests unfold across multiple towns nationwide.

Mzee Mung’aro, a former senior chief, was the father of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro.

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