KENYA : Ruto's eclectic band of loyal allies – Africa Intelligence

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Having made the Hustler Fund a pillar of his election manifesto, the president has made a personal mission of drumming up contributions. One bank alone has already smashed funding goals. […]
Should, as our sources intimate, the governorship of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) fall vacant ahead of schedule, it could well go to an economist close to William Ruto. Such an appointment would help the president seal his political alliances. […]
The new Kenyan president’s administration is having trouble finding enough experts to put his programme into action but also needs to meet the demands of his political allies. […]
The poor showing of Raila Odinga, whom Uhuru Kenyatta supported in the presidential election, has prompted the outgoing head of state to change his retirement plans. He is turning his attention to managing his family’s empire, which is influential in several profitable economic sectors. […]
As the two top presidential candidates, deputy president William Ruto and Raila Odinga – now backed by his former rival President Uhuru Kenyatta – ramp up their campaigns, a tug-of-war is emerging behind the scenes between newcomers wanting to make their mark and long-standing advisers. […]
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