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President Ruto sells handshake with Raila in his Rift Valley base

President William Ruto at the funeral service of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo in Baringo North. March 1 2025 [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President William Ruto has defended his handshake with his main challenger in the 2022 election, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying some of their parties' interests are aligned.

Speaking Saturday at the burial of late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo, Ruto, Kenya Kwanza, and Azimio manifestos had common issues that brought them together.

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