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Why DP Ruto ouster was delayed

Deputy President William Ruto during the burial service of Arthur Kinyanjui the son of Bahati Mp Kimani Ngunjiri at Nakuru ASK show ground on March 11, 2021.[Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta has put on hold the push to fire his deputy William Ruto from the ruling Jubilee Party in what confirms reports of a split among top officials.

Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe yesterday confirmed the decision, saying it was made to allow for mourning of fallen Tanzanian President John Magufuli.

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