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President and his deputy play political chess in fight for survival

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From left: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, in Magunga, Suba South constituency on August 29,2024. [File, Standard]

They are on different sides of the coin but their situation is much the same. Both President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua find themselves fighting for their political survival.

Dr Ruto is not letting go of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has accompanied the Head of State in recent trips to China, Germany and the United States.

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