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Ruto made the first move, not me, Raila defends cooperation

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. [File, Standard]

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has defended his decision to cooperate with President William Ruto, insisting that it was Ruto who approached him to help stabilise the country.

Speaking at a funeral service in Kiambu County on Tuesday, Raila dismissed criticism over his recent deal with Ruto, saying he could not stand by as Kenyans suffered, especially after his failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.

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