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Rejected in his homeland, Kenyatta turns his focus to the family business

Kenya's president Uhuru Kenyatta. © John Ochieng /Sopa Images/Sipa via Reuters Connect

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. [...]

Published on 08/09/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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