Ruto remains cagey on zoning as ODM talks turn into a circus
President William Ruto avoided committing to zoning demands during talks with ODM leaders, urging unity and internal dialogue instead...
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President William Ruto remained non-committal regarding ODM zoning remarks during a meeting he chaired at State House, Nairobi.
- The meeting involved the ODM Central Management Committee and UDA Steering Committee.
- Key figures present included President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga.
- The article notes that ODM talks have reportedly turned into a "circus."
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