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Kenya
Ruto's backtracking puts brakes on Rift Valley mega-projects

William Ruto (left) and Raila Odinga after they signed a political cooperation deal in Nairobi, 7 March 2025. © Simon Maina/AFP

Infrastructure and mining projects in the president's stronghold remain moribund amid a fragile national economy. The presidential coalition's rapprochement with former opposition leader Raila Odinga is also prompting the government to reassess its priorities. [...]

Published on 11/03/2025 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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