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ODM leader welcomed by his supporters at Kondele.
The complex 2022 succession political matrix yesterday played out during Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu, as President Uhuru Kenyatta, his Deputy William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga painted a picture of what could define the race.
The President stressed on why he intended to continue working with Raila, even as he unleashed soft subtle blows on Ruto by discrediting what he termed short-termism.
Although the President did not categorically name his deputy, his choice of words mirrored his previous attacks on the ‘Hustler’ narrative that the DP has been pushing in his campaign agenda.
The President will be in Kisumu for a three-day visit that will see him launch development projects and preside over Madaraka Day.
Uhuru is to receive Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye on Monday.
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Dena did not, however, specify the activities the First ladies will be engaged in.
She told the press in Kisumu that details of the activities would be unveiled to the media before the functions on Monday. The Burundians will be here also to scout for business openings, said Dena.
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