Inside push to reconcile Ruto, Uhuru in Addis
President Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta reportedly clashed in a closed-door...
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A closed-door meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta in Addis Ababa, hosted by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, reportedly devolved into a clash last week. The high-stakes huddle intended to reconcile the two leaders and revive stalled DRC peace negotiations, which have been hampered by their animosity.
- The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit.
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's team released a photo of the three leaders, while President Ruto's official channels did not.
- The animosity between Ruto and Uhuru has stalled DRC peace talks, as former President Kenyatta is tasked with reporting progress to the AU headquarters.
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