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It's been a grand disaster, says Raila on Ruto's first year

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Azimio principales Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga and Martha Karua address the media on President William Ruto's year in office on September 15, 2023. [David Gichuru , Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has slammed President Ruto "for making life unbearable for Kenyans", as his coalition issued a stinging assessment of the Head of State's first year in office.

The Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya leader termed Ruto's presidency a 'grand disaster', highlighting the rising cost of living, marked by high food and commodity prices, and the management of the education sector.

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