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How Ruto is using divide-and-rule tactics to tear into opposition

From left: United opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa. [File, Standard]

United opposition leaders have condemned what they term President William Ruto’s alleged attempts to divide and destabilise them ahead of his 2027 re-election bid.

Their concerns stem from growing speculation that President Ruto and his allies are courting Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as Kenya Kwanza intensifies its alliance-building through the so-called broad-based government.

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