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Ruto explains why he backed Uhuru in 2013 despite the odds

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President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) with his deputy, William Ruto, at State House, Nairobi. July 21, 2015. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto has for the first time shared his predicament and that of President Uhuru Kenyatta prior to their 2013 presidential bid.

Dr Ruto made the revelations during a closed-door meeting with residents of Njoro and Molo constituencies to shed light on the challenges one faces when seeking the presidency.

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