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Ruto-Raila conflicted ties seen as main hindrance in push for talks

When President William Ruto met Azimio leader Raila Odinga during the Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Nairobi 2023 at Kasarani Stadium on May 13, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Religious leaders and other voices of reason have called for sober talks between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to create sanity, but can the gulf of mistrust that exists between them provide for any meaningful dialogue?

Their relationship blows hot and cold as they sometimes meet and talk, especially when Raila appears at some national functions where Ruto is present.

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