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Ruto-Raila dalliance hints at political deal on the cards

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President William Ruto, Sports CS Ababu Namwamba and Azimio leader Raila Odinga during Kip Keino Classic at Moi Sports Center Kasarani. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga's dalliance in the last 48 hours has left Kenyans with expectations that something is cooking between the two leaders.

Ruto and Raila shared a podium during the funeral of Mukami Kimathi in Nyandarua County, later attended the finals of Kip Keino Classic at Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani on Saturday and were on Sunday seen together during a match between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium.

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