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From accusations of extortion to murder, tribal jibes and body shaming: Inside Ruto-Gachagua toxicity

President Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua have renewed a bitter public war of words, drawing condemnation from the clergy who warn that the inflammatory rhetoric threatens peace.

From accusations of extortion to murder, tribal jibes and body shaming: Inside Ruto-Gachagua toxicity
From accusations of extortion to murder, tribal jibes and body shaming: Inside Ruto-Gachagua toxicityPhoto: The Standard

President Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua have renewed a bitter public war of words, drawing condemnation from the clergy who warn that the inflammatory rhetoric threatens peace.

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