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Tension rises between President Kenyatta and his VP

by Radarr Africa

With Kenya’s general elections fast approaching, tension between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his vice-president, William Ruto is mounting.**President Kenyatta has asked his Deputy to resign claiming he did not act enough for his country.

Following this comment, Ruto tweeted back that the last cabinet meeting had been organized two years ago and encouraged his leader to call him. Popular Stories Right now D’Warriors players target big wins at South-South opens scrabble tourney Everton wont dwell on Liverpool defeat, will fight to escape relegation- Iwobi “ice cold” Karim Benzema penalty lights up champion league classic.

General elections are meant to happen next August and 47 candidates have already joined the race. Kenyatta can no longer stand for re-election after two terms, but William Ruto is resenting him for backing Raila Odinga, a former prime minister instead of him. The tussle even invited itself during the state funeral of former leader Mwai Kibaki last Friday when the political opponents did not even shake hands. The president does not have the ability to get rid of his deputy even if he wished as he can only be removed through impeachment or incapacity. Inflation has been a major issue in this election race. President Kenyatta announced a 12 percent increase in the Kenyan minimum wage last Sunday to compensate with the rising cost of living.

Source: Naijatrackz

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