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Ruto and Odinga Strike Power-Sharing Deal Ahead of 2027 Election

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Herald Aloo

Herald Aloo, a journalist based in Nairobi, covers Kenya's economy, focusing on banking, and energy.
  • Pact grants ODM key government positions amid shifting political alliances
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Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have formally agreed to a power-sharing deal that will see their parties hold near-equal influence in government ahead of the 2027 elections.

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