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Scramble for Maa region: Ruto, opposition lock horns in bid to succeed Raila

President William Ruto inspects projects during his tour of Kajiado county. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

President William Ruto and an energised opposition have locked horns and are currently embroiled in a  scramble for the Maa vote ahead of the high-stakes 2027 general election.

Both parties have rolled out a relentless charm offensive targeting the Maasai-dominated counties of Narok, Samburu, and Kajiado with the Maa region emerging as a critical voting bloc that could determine who clinches power come the general polls.

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